Psychiatric Emergencies And Safety Practice Test

A 45-year-old man with a history of major depressive disorder tells his psychiatrist during a routine follow-up, "It's just not worth it anymore. I've been thinking about ending it all. I have my old service pistol in a safe at home, and I think tonight is the night." He appears hopeless and has a flat affect. He has a plan, the means, and clear intent.

A 22-year-old woman is medically stabilized in the emergency department after a serious suicide attempt via overdose. When evaluated by the psychiatrist, she states, "I'm glad it didn't work, but as soon as I get out of here, I'm going to try again. Nothing is going to get better." She refuses to sign in for voluntary psychiatric admission.