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An adolescent comes to the school nurse's office in tears. She tells the nurse that she wishes she were dead. The nurse learns some more about the situation preceding this statement.
 
  Which of the following bits of information about the adolescent would MOST indicate she might be at risk for suicide and needs further assessment for suicidal ideation? a. The adolescent's parents are going on vacation and leaving her with a favorite grandmother.
  b. This adolescent did not make the cheerleading squad, although she was on it last year.
  c. There is a boyfriend who is graduating next year and may go away to college.
  d. This student is dressing somewhat differently than usual today.

Question 2

Which of the following types of delusions is the MOST common in schizophrenia?
 
  a. defensive
  b. persecutory
  c. referential
  d. grandiose



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Answer to Question 1

B
The fact that the adolescent did not make the cheerleading squad, although she was on it last year, would be an indication that she might be at risk for suicide and in need of further assessment for suicidal ideation. An adolescent's perceived inadequacy in social competency, such as performance as a cheerleader, can trigger an intense emotional response such as thoughts of suicide.

Answer to Question 2

B
The most common delusions seen in schizophrenia are persecutory delusions. Persons with persecutory delusions are paranoid; they believe that others intend to do them harm.



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