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)

  1. Aggression
  2. Substance misuse
  3. Self-neglect
  4. Violence
  5. Neglect of dependents

Answer: A,D,E

2. Which of the following is an example of a static risk factor?

  1. Hopelessness
  2. Previous suicide attempts
  3. Access to means
  4. Suicidal ideation
  5. Psychosocial stress

Answer: B

3. Which of the following are examples of dynamic risk factors?(You can tick more than one)

  1. Gender: being male
  2. Impulsivity
  3. Command hallucinations
  4. Irritability
  5. History of assaulting others

Answer: B,C,D

4. Which assessment tool is the odd one out?

  1. START
  2. RAMAS
  3. FACE
  4. GRIST
  5. HCR-20

Answer: E

5. Which of the following may be considered protective or positive factors?(You can tick more than one)

  1. Economic security
  2. Hopelessness
  3. Active engagement
  4. Limited supports
  5. Commitment to work

 

Answer: A,C,E

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?

  1. Static
  2. Stable dynamic
  3. Acute dynamic
  4. Future
  5. Protective

Answer: C

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)

  1. Being granted leave from the ward
  2. Being offered home-based care
  3. Being offered a talking therapy
  4. Self-administering medication
  5. Being admitted to the ward

Answer: A,B,C,D