During pre-booking, which is a purpose of suicide screening?

• A. To check emotional stability
• B. Determine guilt
• C. Evaluate physical fitness
• D. Assign housing

Answer: (A)

During pre-booking, suicide screening is used to quickly assess a person’s emotional state and whether they are at risk of self-harm. This information helps staff determine safety measures and whether a mental health referral or additional monitoring is needed. It is not about determining guilt, evaluating physical fitness, or assigning housing, which are unrelated to immediate suicide risk.