Chapter 25: Mental health risk assessment: a personalised approach
1. Which of the following are primarily examples of risk to others? (You can tick more than one)
- Aggression
- Substance misuse
- Self-neglect
- Violence
- Neglect of dependents
2. Which of the following is an example of a static risk factor?
- Hopelessness
- Previous suicide attempts
- Access to means
- Suicidal ideation
- Psychosocial stress
3. Which of the following are examples of dynamic risk factors?(You can tick more than one)
- Gender: being male
- Impulsivity
- Command hallucinations
- Irritability
- History of assaulting others
4. Which assessment tool is the odd one out?
- START
- RAMAS
- FACE
- GRIST
- HCR-20
5. Which of the following may be considered protective or positive factors?(You can tick more than one)
- Economic security
- Hopelessness
- Active engagement
- Limited supports
- Commitment to work
6. The following is a definition of which type of factor that should be considered when undertaking risk assessment: present for an uncertain length of time, tending to fluctuate in intensity & duration, and useful for informing the focus of timely, short-term intervention and care?
- Static
- Stable dynamic
- Acute dynamic
- Future
- Protective
7. Which of the following may be considered an example of a positive risk for someone experiencing suicidal and distressing thoughts? (You can tick more than one)
- Being granted leave from the ward
- Being offered home-based care
- Being offered a talking therapy
- Self-administering medication
- Being admitted to the ward