NUR2459 MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ suicide attempt Answer: behavior intended to kill oneself
◉ suicide Answer: the intentional killing of oneself
◉ non-suicidal self injury Answer: behaviors intended to injure oneself
without intent to kill oneself
◉ risk factors for suicide Answer: -anxiety disorders
-personality disorders
-eating disorders
-trauma related disorders
-psychosis
-familial tendency
-low serotonin
-family conflict
-immature prefrontal cortex (adolescents)
-low parental monitoring (children)
-substance abuse
-adverse childhood events
, -crisis
-impulse control issues
-loss of housing
-legal housing
-health problems
◉ cultural factors related to suicide Answer: -religious beliefs
-family values
-sexual orientation
-gender identity
-bullying
-attitude toward death
culture may promote or be against death
◉ assessment nursing process: suicide Answer: -listen for what the pt is
stating
-verbal/nonverbal cues
-asking what they mean regarding certain statements
-sudden switch from sad to happy
-look at coping mechanisms pt has
-be matter of fact
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ suicide attempt Answer: behavior intended to kill oneself
◉ suicide Answer: the intentional killing of oneself
◉ non-suicidal self injury Answer: behaviors intended to injure oneself
without intent to kill oneself
◉ risk factors for suicide Answer: -anxiety disorders
-personality disorders
-eating disorders
-trauma related disorders
-psychosis
-familial tendency
-low serotonin
-family conflict
-immature prefrontal cortex (adolescents)
-low parental monitoring (children)
-substance abuse
-adverse childhood events
, -crisis
-impulse control issues
-loss of housing
-legal housing
-health problems
◉ cultural factors related to suicide Answer: -religious beliefs
-family values
-sexual orientation
-gender identity
-bullying
-attitude toward death
culture may promote or be against death
◉ assessment nursing process: suicide Answer: -listen for what the pt is
stating
-verbal/nonverbal cues
-asking what they mean regarding certain statements
-sudden switch from sad to happy
-look at coping mechanisms pt has
-be matter of fact