Practice Question
Which of the following factors may contribute to an increased risk of suicide?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Experiencing a history of trauma or abuse
Rationale:
⏺️ A history of trauma or abuse significantly increases the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior.
⏺️Trauma and abuse lead to feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness, both of which are risk factors for suicide.
⏺️ Individuals with a traumatic past may struggle with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
⏺️ These psychological challenges can impair coping mechanisms, making it harder to handle stress and increase the risk of suicidal behavior.
⏺️ Early mental health intervention is essential in reducing the suicide risk for individuals with a history of trauma.
Want to practice more questions like this?
This question is from ATI Mental Health Exam which contains 47 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following risk factors for this disorder should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is talking with the guardian of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The guardian says. "My child is impulsive, acts out aggressively, and then seems pleased with themselves. How can my child be happy?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is assessing a child. The nurse should identify which of the following findings puts the child at risk for the development of conduct disorder?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety and nervousness, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), elevated thyroxine (T4), and elevated triiodothyronine (T3) levels. Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4