Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with an
increased risk of violence and aggression in psychiatric patients?
a) History of substance abuse
b) History of trauma or abuse
c) Social support network
d) Presence of psychotic symptoms
2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when assessing
violence potential in a psychiatric patient?
a) Observing for signs of increased agitation or irritability
b) Interviewing family members and friends for collateral information
c) Assessing for the presence of delusions or hallucinations
d) Administering a comprehensive psychological test battery
3. Which of the following psychiatric disorders is commonly associated
with a higher risk of violence and aggression?
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Generalized anxiety disorder
c) Bipolar disorder
d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. When assessing a psychiatric patient's history of violence, which of the
following questions is LEAST useful?
a) "Have you ever been physically aggressive toward others?"
b) "What strategies do you use to manage your anger or frustration?"
c) "Do you have a history of criminal behavior?"
d) "Are you currently taking any psychiatric medications?"
, 5. Which of the following personality traits is typically associated with an
increased risk of violence and aggression?
a) Empathy
b) Conscientiousness
c) Impulsivity
d) Openness to experience
6. Which of the following statements about the use of seclusion and
restraint is true?
a) Seclusion and restraint should be the first-line interventions for managing
aggressive behavior.
b) Seclusion and restraint should only be used as a last resort when all other de-
escalation techniques have failed.
c) Seclusion and restraint are effective long-term strategies for preventing future
violent incidents.
d) Seclusion and restraint can be used without obtaining informed consent from the
patient.
7. When conducting a risk assessment for violence, which of the following
factors should be given the HIGHEST priority?
a) Current level of social support
b) History of previous violent acts
c) Presence of delusions or hallucinations
d) Age and gender of the patient
8. Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in the
regulation of aggression?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) GABA
d) Acetylcholine
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with an
increased risk of violence and aggression in psychiatric patients?
a) History of substance abuse
b) History of trauma or abuse
c) Social support network
d) Presence of psychotic symptoms
2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when assessing
violence potential in a psychiatric patient?
a) Observing for signs of increased agitation or irritability
b) Interviewing family members and friends for collateral information
c) Assessing for the presence of delusions or hallucinations
d) Administering a comprehensive psychological test battery
3. Which of the following psychiatric disorders is commonly associated
with a higher risk of violence and aggression?
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Generalized anxiety disorder
c) Bipolar disorder
d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. When assessing a psychiatric patient's history of violence, which of the
following questions is LEAST useful?
a) "Have you ever been physically aggressive toward others?"
b) "What strategies do you use to manage your anger or frustration?"
c) "Do you have a history of criminal behavior?"
d) "Are you currently taking any psychiatric medications?"
, 5. Which of the following personality traits is typically associated with an
increased risk of violence and aggression?
a) Empathy
b) Conscientiousness
c) Impulsivity
d) Openness to experience
6. Which of the following statements about the use of seclusion and
restraint is true?
a) Seclusion and restraint should be the first-line interventions for managing
aggressive behavior.
b) Seclusion and restraint should only be used as a last resort when all other de-
escalation techniques have failed.
c) Seclusion and restraint are effective long-term strategies for preventing future
violent incidents.
d) Seclusion and restraint can be used without obtaining informed consent from the
patient.
7. When conducting a risk assessment for violence, which of the following
factors should be given the HIGHEST priority?
a) Current level of social support
b) History of previous violent acts
c) Presence of delusions or hallucinations
d) Age and gender of the patient
8. Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in the
regulation of aggression?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) GABA
d) Acetylcholine
