ABFM Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3

Question 1

The MacArthur Violence Risk Assessment Study found that the strongest predictor of community violence among discharged psychiatric patients was:

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse comorbidity

Answer

The MacArthur Study found that substance abuse comorbidity was the single strongest predictor of community violence in discharged psychiatric patients.

Question 2

A sex offender's score on the STATIC-99R places him in the 'above average' risk category. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

He has a higher recidivism rate than average sex offenders in the normative sample

Answer

An 'above average' STATIC-99R score means the individual's recidivism rate exceeds that of the comparison group; it is probabilistic, not deterministic.

Question 3

Which risk mitigation strategy is most appropriate for a high-risk parolee with antisocial personality traits?

Accepted Answer

Intensive supervision with cognitive-behavioral programming

Answer

Intensive supervision combined with cognitive-behavioral programming targeting antisocial thinking is the evidence-based approach for managing high-risk offenders in the community.

Question 4

In occupational toxicology risk assessment, the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is established by:

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA establishes Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), which are legally enforceable standards for occupational exposure to hazardous substances.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines 'risk communication' in forensic medicine?

Accepted Answer

Conveying the probability and nature of a risk to relevant decision-makers in understandable terms

Answer

Risk communication involves translating complex probabilistic findings into clear, accurate, and useful information for judges, attorneys, juries, and other stakeholders.

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

ABFM Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3