Chapter 27: Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide

Chapter 27: Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Self-protective responses are manifested by behaviors that meet basic:

ANS:  B

People behave in many ways to secure basic safety and security needs.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 296        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Continuum of Behavioral Responses

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

2. The person who is at greatest risk for committing suicide is a(n):

ANS:  C

This individual has the greatest risk factors for committing suicide, including increased age, social isolation, loss of significant others, and male gender.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 297        OBJ:   7

TOP:   Suicide and Older Adults                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. Bob drives fast everywhere he goes, especially when he is drinking. Last night, he was arrested for gambling and loud behavior. Bob is engaging in ____ behavior.

ANS:  D

Indirect self-destructive behaviors are behaviors that may result in harm or death to the individual who has no intention of ending his or her life. Suicide and direct self-destructive behavior are behaviors that convey an active wish to die. The behavior in this situation is maladaptive, not adaptive.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 296        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Continuum of Behavioral Responses

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. Suicide in the United States is:

ANS:  B

Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 297        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Impact of Suicide on Society            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity