Risk, Capacity & Safeguarding — MCQs

Risk, Capacity & Safeguarding — MCQs

Risk, Capacity & Safeguarding — MCQs

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Q131

During a suicide risk assessment, which of the following questions is most appropriate for exploring suicidal ideation when no spontaneous disclosure has been made?

Q132

A 31-year-old woman with severe anorexia nervosa (BMI 13.5 kg/m²) is admitted medically for refeeding. She refuses nasogastric feeding, stating she would rather die than gain weight. Mental capacity assessment finds she cannot weigh the risks and benefits due to the overwhelming influence of her anorexia. She is not detained under the Mental Health Act. Under which legal framework should nasogastric feeding proceed?

Q133

A 74-year-old woman with moderate Alzheimer's dementia (MMSE 16/30) lives in a care home. She is assessed for capacity to consent to influenza vaccination. She understands it is an injection to prevent flu, but when asked why it is recommended, she states 'because my daughter said so' and cannot explain the risks or benefits. What is the correct interpretation of this capacity assessment?

Q134

A 26-year-old man is brought to the Emergency Department by police following threats to jump from a bridge. He has borderline personality disorder and reports chronic suicidal ideation. He describes detailed plans to purchase a firearm illegally. He is currently calm and denies immediate intent. A urine drug screen is positive for cocaine. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Q135

A 39-year-old man with acute psychosis is detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act. He requires dental extraction for a severely infected tooth causing facial swelling but refuses, believing the dentist is trying to poison him. He becomes agitated when staff approach. He has capacity to refuse treatment for the dental problem. What is the legal framework for proceeding with the dental extraction?

Q136

A 47-year-old woman with recurrent depressive disorder is admitted following an overdose of 50 paracetamol tablets taken with clear suicidal intent. She has been treated with N-acetylcysteine and her liver function is improving. She now states she regrets the attempt and wants to go home to her family. Her husband reports this is her fourth attempt in 2 years. During risk assessment, which factor most strongly predicts future completed suicide in this patient?

Q137

A 68-year-old man with newly diagnosed frontotemporal dementia is assessed for capacity to make decisions about his financial affairs. He can state his assets and understand explanations about why he needs help managing finances. However, he immediately forgets the information and cannot use it to make decisions. Which component of the Mental Capacity Act assessment does this specifically demonstrate he lacks?

Q138

A 55-year-old man with no psychiatric history presents to his GP describing feeling 'very low' for 3 months. During assessment, which of the following features, if present, would most significantly increase his immediate suicide risk?

Q139

An 82-year-old woman with vascular dementia (MMSE 14/30) is admitted with a fractured neck of femur requiring surgical fixation. The orthopaedic team requests a capacity assessment as she is refusing surgery, stating 'I just want to go home'. She cannot explain the consequences of not having surgery. Her daughter has Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare and consents to the operation. What is the most appropriate next step?

Q140

A 41-year-old woman with emotionally unstable personality disorder presents to the Emergency Department following superficial cuts to her forearms after an argument with her partner. She has presented 15 times in the past year with similar presentations. She is currently calm and requesting discharge. She denies suicidal intent and states she was trying to 'release tension'. What is the most appropriate management approach?

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