Suicide MHFA UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is true about the ALGEE action plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -
First Aiders do not need to use every step of the action plan if they are not called for in the
circumstances.
Which of the following may be an early indicator that a child or youth is experiencing a mental
health or substance use challenge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Difficulty remaining focused
and maintaining concentration across a variety of tasks and settings.
The most common protective factor for youth resilience is: - CORRECT ANSWER - At
least one relationship with a supportive adult.
Which of the following actions are within the scope of a first aider? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Listening nonjudgmentally to a person with a mental health or substance use
challenge.
How can a first aider cope with feelings or discomfort or frustration associated with providing
first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Establishing a self-care plan before providing first aid
to cope with any feelings that may arise after the First Aid event.
True or false? Even when a student is receiving psychiatric or psychological services outside of
the school after a suicide attempt, it's important that the school stay involved in that student's
recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What factor associated with 'coming out' has been linked to serious health and mental health
problems for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) young people? - CORRECT
ANSWER - lack of family acceptance
True or false? Risk factors and warning signs for suicide are essentially the same things. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
, What are the three steps in the intervention process for faculty and staff? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Observe, Identify, Refer
True or false? Exposure to the death or suicide of someone known personally or in the media
adds to the risk of suicide FOR YOUTH. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following is the most significant protective factor for youth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact with a caring adult
True or false? When you notice a warning sign in a student, the most helpful plan of action is
"watchful waiting". - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A school is interested in becoming a 'competent community' for youth suicide prevention. What
should its first step be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Train all staff in how to identify and talk
with an at-risk student
True or false? If teachers had more knowledge about mental health diagnosis, they would be in a
better position to help suicidal students. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the most underutilized resource in the school for suicide prevention? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Students
True or false? An educator needs the details of a student's personal and emotional history before
they can make a referral to school counseling staff. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Which one of the following factors places youth at an elevated risk for suicide? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Previous suicide attempt
True or false? Risk for suicide is greater if a warning sign is new. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is true about the ALGEE action plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -
First Aiders do not need to use every step of the action plan if they are not called for in the
circumstances.
Which of the following may be an early indicator that a child or youth is experiencing a mental
health or substance use challenge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Difficulty remaining focused
and maintaining concentration across a variety of tasks and settings.
The most common protective factor for youth resilience is: - CORRECT ANSWER - At
least one relationship with a supportive adult.
Which of the following actions are within the scope of a first aider? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Listening nonjudgmentally to a person with a mental health or substance use
challenge.
How can a first aider cope with feelings or discomfort or frustration associated with providing
first aid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Establishing a self-care plan before providing first aid
to cope with any feelings that may arise after the First Aid event.
True or false? Even when a student is receiving psychiatric or psychological services outside of
the school after a suicide attempt, it's important that the school stay involved in that student's
recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What factor associated with 'coming out' has been linked to serious health and mental health
problems for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) young people? - CORRECT
ANSWER - lack of family acceptance
True or false? Risk factors and warning signs for suicide are essentially the same things. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
, What are the three steps in the intervention process for faculty and staff? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Observe, Identify, Refer
True or false? Exposure to the death or suicide of someone known personally or in the media
adds to the risk of suicide FOR YOUTH. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following is the most significant protective factor for youth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact with a caring adult
True or false? When you notice a warning sign in a student, the most helpful plan of action is
"watchful waiting". - CORRECT ANSWER - False
A school is interested in becoming a 'competent community' for youth suicide prevention. What
should its first step be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Train all staff in how to identify and talk
with an at-risk student
True or false? If teachers had more knowledge about mental health diagnosis, they would be in a
better position to help suicidal students. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
What is the most underutilized resource in the school for suicide prevention? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Students
True or false? An educator needs the details of a student's personal and emotional history before
they can make a referral to school counseling staff. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Which one of the following factors places youth at an elevated risk for suicide? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Previous suicide attempt
True or false? Risk for suicide is greater if a warning sign is new. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
