Risk Assessment — Flashcards

Suicidal _____ is intense and persistent thought to serve as the agent of one's own death, but without a plan in mind

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective personality test where _____ are used to evaluate unconscious emotions and conflicts

_____ judgment is assessed by asking the patient what he would do in hypothetical situations

The highest risk of suicide is within a period of _____ months after discharge from a psychiatric facility

The risk factors for suicide completion may be remembered with the mnemonic "SAD PERSONS": S: Sex (_____)A: Age (teenage or elderly)D: DepressionP: Previous attempt (highest risk factor)E: Ethanol or drug useR: Rational thinking impaired (psychosis)S: Sickness (medical illness)O: Organized planN: No spouse or other social supportS: Stated future intent

The _____ is used for measuring and quantifying disability in mental illnesses.

Suicidal _____ is making a plan to commit suicide

Gradual onset of symptoms is a _____ prognostic sign of post traumatic stress disorder.

According to the CAM diagnostic algorithm, which features should be present so that delirium can be diagnosed ? _____

Rorschach's inkblot test, is a projective personality test that focuses on the _____ aspects of personality.