Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Edition By Fortinash
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Edition By Fortinash
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Chapter 22: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | A Muslim who was disgraced by a family member |
| b. | A woman whose life savings were embezzled from her |
| c. | A suicide bomber who blows up a bus in the middle East |
| d. | A convicted rapist who has been given a life sentence |
ANS: B
Anomic suicides are acts of self-destruction by individuals who have become alienated from important relationships in their groups, especially as this relates to their standard of living. Durkheim characterized egoistic suicides as the self-inflicted deaths of individuals who turn against their own conscience. Altruistic suicides are self-inflicted deaths on the basis of obedience to a group’s goals rather than reflecting the person’s own best interests. Durkheim defined fatalistic suicides as self-inflicted deaths that result from excessive regulation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 503
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Psychological Integrity
| a. | Atrophy of the brain |
| b. | Enlarged lateral ventricles |
| c. | Irregularities in the serotonin system |
| d. | Abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) readings |
ANS: C
Antidepressants regulate serotonin levels, which is a chemical that is involved the development of depression. There is no research to support brain atrophy or enlarged lateral ventricles as being related to the development of depression. EEG readings are designed to assess the electrical activity of the brain.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 504
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
| a. | If people want to harm themselves, they eventually will. |
| b. | Antipsychotic medications are used primarily for suicide prevention. |
| c. | Antidepressants treat mood disorders that accompany suicidal ideation. |
| d. | There are no medications available that specifically affect suicidal behavior. |
ANS: C
Although there is no medication to prevent suicide, the most constructive answer informs the family that mood disorders are often accompany by suicidal ideation, and antidepressants can treat these. Antipsychotic medications are not generally used for depression. The remaining option lacks empathy and does not accurately answer the question.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 504
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychological Integrity
| a. | Educating the patient on the affects of dopamine |
| b. | Helping the patient identify reasons for crying |
| c. | Assessing the patient for any suicidal ideations |
| d. | Evaluating the affects of medication on motivation |
ANS: C
Researchers believe that frontal lobe dysfunction is related to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, both of which are signs of suicidal thoughts. The remaining options are related to symptoms that are associated with the limbic system.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 504 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Psychological Integrity
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