OSCE Test

Responding to disclosed suicidal intent
RN OSCE practice station

Risk assessment · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform

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Assess immediate safety and arrange a supported clinical response.

Alex RiveraI have been thinking that I cannot keep doing this.

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The task

You are the RN in a general practice clinic. Alex Rivera, aged 29, has asked to speak privately after a recent relationship breakdown. Assess immediate safety and arrange a supported clinical response. Complete the supplied practice record. You and the patient are in the room; the GP and a colleague can be called. You have eight minutes; describe and select physical actions in this online exercise.

What this station tests

  • Ask separately about Alex’s thoughts, plan, intent, access, prior attempts and ingestion.
  • Stay with them and bring the GP to the room for immediate assessment.
  • Use local suicide-safety procedures and urgent help if they wish to leave in immediate danger.
  • A trusted friend or helpline supports the plan but does not replace clinician handover.
  • After clinician handover, Lifeline 13 11 14 and the Suicide Call Back Service can offer additional support.

Sources for the clinical content

An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.

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