AAS Risk Assessment & Screening Tools 4

Question 1

Which of the following is a WARNING SIGN of imminent suicide risk, as distinguished from a long-term risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Giving away prized possessions

Answer

Giving away prized possessions is a behavioral warning sign indicating possible imminent intent, unlike demographic or historical risk factors.

Question 2

The Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS) is unique because it measures:

Accepted Answer

Frequency, controllability, closeness to attempt, distress, and functional impairment

Answer

SIDAS assesses five ideation attributes—frequency, controllability, closeness to acting, distress, and interference—yielding a continuous severity score.

Question 3

In the Joiner Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, the concept of 'thwarted belongingness' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A perceived absence of social connection and feeling alone

Answer

Thwarted belongingness is the painful belief that one lacks meaningful social bonds and does not belong to a valued group.

Question 4

A patient reports ideation with a plan but states they would never act because of their children. Clinically, this most directly reflects:

Accepted Answer

Strong protective factors buffering against action

Answer

Children as a reason for living is a potent protective factor that can reduce the likelihood of acting on ideation, even when intent exists.

Question 5

The InterSePT scale (InterSePT Scale for Suicidal Thinking) was originally developed to monitor suicidal ideation in patients with:

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

Answer

InterSePT was developed as an outcome measure in the landmark study of clozapine's anti-suicidal effects in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

(AAS) American Association of Suicidology Certification Practice Test

(AAS) American Association of Suicidology Certification Practice Test

AAS Risk Assessment & Screening Tools 4