AU Practice Exam
A. Being aware of how their values, beliefs, experiences, and heritage influence work with clients
"Use of self" is best defined as social workers: A. Being aware of how their values, beliefs, experiences, and heritage influence work with clients B. monitoring how working with traumatize clients affects their own well-being C. Employment therapeutic alliance as a major agent of change in helping relationships D. Putting the interests of clients about their own in order to provide objective feedback
B. An adverse reaction may lead to death or serious injury
A "black box warning" on a psychotropic medication indicates: A. Appropriate usage is limited to adults B. An adverse reaction may lead to death or serious injury C. Need for ongoing medical monitoring medical monitoring if preexisting health conditions exist D. Effectiveness for only a small number of mental health disorders
A. Acknowledge that the client has the right to make this decision
A 24yo clients wants to move out of her family home and live with several friends. The social worker has concerns as the family provides a lot of financial and emotional support to the client. In addition, the friends are having problems paying the rent and have received an eviction notice. Through the client reports that her financial support toward the bills will address the issue, the social worker strongly believes that the client is making a poor choice. In this situation, the social worker should first: A. Acknowledge that the client has the right to make this decision B. Determine the main reason that the client wants to move C. Suggest that the client further discuss her decision with her family D. Assess whether the client is being financially exploited byre friends
D) Discuss the implications of the testing for him and his family
A Client is in his early 20s meets with a social worker to discuss his decision to have predictive testing for Huntington's disease, which occurs later in life. it is not curable, but he things it will be useful in making decisions about getting married and starting a family. he states that he does not want anyone to have to care for him so he would not get married or have children if it is found that he will eventually develop the disease. In order to best assist the client, the SOWO should? A. Discourage him from undergoing testing because marrying and having children are important life tasks. B. Ask him about his risk factors so that a better recommendation about testing can be made C. Encourage testing so that he can make informed choices now and in the future D. Discuss the implications of the testing for him and his family.
C. Lacked important information about the gender of her partners and sexual practices
A SOWO completes a sexual history with an adolescent client. The SOWO asks about the number of partners that she has had and the methods, if any, that she is using to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The SOWO then puts the sexual history in the client's file. the SOWO's supervisor would consider this sexual history to be inappropriate because it A. included protected health information about sexually transmitted diseases B. Was placed in an adolescent client's file instead of stored separately C. Lacked important information about the gender of her partners and sexual practices D. Should have been completed by another professional who is licensed in this area
A. Advocate for community members to have a decision-making power in the planning process
A SOWO is assisting a community to develop a program to treat adolescent drug addiction. Neighborhood citizens are very concerned as several youth have died due to overdoses in the last few weeks. In order to ensure that the services are developed using the principles of social justice, the SOWO should: A. advocate for community members to have decision-making power in the planning process B. Use evidence-based practices as the foundation for treatment of this hard-to-serve population C. Interate substance use and mental health treatment due to the prevalence of co-occurrence of these disorders D. Gain support form community leaders to increase the likelihood of successful implementation
B. Educate the client about methods for filing licensing and other complaints
A SOWO is contacted by a former client who received fellow-up services from another agency after termination. The former client reports that his confidentiality was breached by this agency's staff and recommends that the SOWO not refer to this agency in the future. In order to best assist, the SOWO should: A. Inform the agency director about the incident so that no referrals are made in the future B. Educate the client about methods for filing licensing and other complaints C. Ask the client if he would like to meet to discuss the situation further D. Contact the follow-u[ agency staff to see if they are aware of the allegations
C. Understanding by SOWO of his such differences impact the problem-solving process
A SOWO is meeting with a client who has a very different racial and cultural background from his own. What will be MOST critical in ensuring effective services delivery. A. Learning about the customs and traditions of the client's heritage B. Confirming that the client feels comfortable working with the SOWO C. Understanding by SOWO of how much differences impact the problem-solving process D. Completing a thorough biophysical-spiritual-cultural assessment to drive treatment planning
C. Stable
A SOWO is using a single-subject design to assess the impact of an intervention on client functioning. Prior to implementing the intervention, it is essential that the baseline measurements are: A. Decreasing B. Increasing C. Stable D. Variable
C. Scientific management theory
A SOWO who was recently hired by a large agency sees that services are delivered in a very bureaucratic manner with employees at the lowest organizational levels having their tasks overseen by supervisors who, in turn, are overseen by managers. There is also a strong expectation that workers perform tasks according to specific procedures designed to maximize levels of service. This agency is MOST likely operating according to the principles of; A. Human relations theory B. System theory C. Scientific management theory D. Contingency theory
D) Displacement
A child who is receiving services from a child protection agency due to physical abuse it referred to a school social worker because of bullying behavior. In the last month, the child has hit several of his peers while in school. The child is MOST likely using which defense mechanism? A. Compensation B. Incorporation C. Rationalization D. Displacement
D. feeling overwhelmed is understandable given the issues that you had mentioned in your acknowledgment of these feelings is important
A client confides to a social worker that she feels overwhelmed as she does not know where to begin addressing her many problems. She recently lost her job and has increasing demands being placed on her by her aging parents. Which of the following statements by the social worker will BEST convey empathy to the client? A. we need to figure out together which problem is most pressing so we can come up with some strategies to help make things better B. it is a pity that you are experiencing so many problems at the same time but we can work together to make a situation better C. Perhaps your job loss can be viewed as a positive as he will now have more time to meet the demands placed on you by your parents D. feeling overwhelmed is understandable given the issues that you had mentioned in your acknowledgment of these feelings is important
A. Assessing whether current goals need to be altered given a chance in his physical well-being
A client has been seeing a social worker to deal with the grief associated with the recent death of his elderly mother. The client lived with his mother for his entire life and was her primary caregiver just prior to her passing. The client informs the social worker that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer and will begin treatment immediately. The social worker should respond to this disclosure by: A. Assessing whether current goals need to be altered given a change in his physical well-being B. Adjusting his appointments in order to work around needed medical appointments C. Mobilizing the client's natural support network to assist him during treatment D. Reassuring him that there are many effective medical treatments for cancer
B. Help the client identify her underlying problems
A client is referred to a social worker by her employer due to many absences. She is a single mother with three small children. Financial troubles have resulted in her home being placed in foreclosure. She has many different jobs in the last few years with few lasting more than several months. In order to best assist this client, the social workers should FIRST: A. Develop strategies to address issues that led to the work absences B. Help the client identify her underlying problems C. Ascertain the client's earning and expenses to find expenses to find existing financial gaps. D. Determine if she qualifies for subsidize housing assistance
C) Listening attentively while looking at the client as he describes his feelings
A client is upset about the breakup of his marriage. He feels distraught and does not think that he will ever have another intimate relationship. In this situation, the social worker can BEST demonstrate empathy by: A) Discussing similar events in the social worker's life that have been resolved successfully B) Telling the client that many people in this situation feel similarly C) Listening attentively while looking at the client as he describes his feelings D) Helping the client to find ways to cope with his emotions during this difficult time
B. Symbolic Interactionism
A client is upset because a boy whom she recently kissed broke up with her. The client states that she does not understand why the breakup occurred, as the kiss indicated that he has strong feelings toward her. The SOWO explains that kissing may not have the same meaning for the boy. The social worker's statement is rooted in which theoretical perspective? A) Self psychology B) Symbolic interactionism C) Operant Conditioning D) Object relations
A. ask the client about his family history and relationships before the split occurred
A client meets with a SOWO as he has been estranged from his parents and feels an emotional loss as not having a relationship with them. He reports that he would like to contact them and does not know why it has been so long since they talked. In order to discuss the available options, the SOWO should first: A. ask the client about his family history and relationships before the split occurred B. obtain more information about the last contact that the client has with his family C. discuss the feelings of grief that have resulted form his family breakup D. Help the client contact his parents with the goal of meeting to discuss the situation
A. Assess her current symptoms so an appropriate level of care can be established
A client seeing a social worker for weekly counseling for her anxiety feels that her symptoms are worsening. She would like to be voluntarily hospitalized to address her problem, but has been told by her insurance company that inpatients services will not be covered since appropriate services can be delivered in the community. In order to formulate a treatment plan the social worker should : A. Assess her current symptoms so an appropriate level of care can be established B. Obtain a listing of criteria for medical necessity from the insurance companty C. contact the inpatient program to see if charity care funding is available D. Explain the medical necessity requirement for inpatient hospitalization
B. process feelings with a supervisor while continuing to work with the client on locating employment
A client uses racist language when describing an incident that occurred at work resulting in his termination. The social worker is helping the client locate another job as outlined in his service plan. While the comments are not related to the reasons why he was fired, they are deeply troubling and offensive to the social worker. The social worker feels that the client is ethnocentric and discriminates against others. In this situation, the social worker should: A. modify the client service plan to include increasing his knowledge about other cultures B. process feelings with the supervisor while continuing to work with a client on locating employment C. Ask that the client be transferred to another social worker in the agency as it is impossible for the social worker to be objective in assisting the client. D. EXPLORE THE UNDERLYING BASIS FOR THE CLIENTS DISCRIMINATORY ATTITUDES
C. Spirital rituals
A client who attributes his illness to the "evil eye" is likely going to seek intervention through: a. medication administration b. educational group work c. spiritual rituals d. medical treatment
B. Serve the client pro bono until he is able to pay his copayment
A client who is a local contractor has been receiving substance abuse treatment for several months. He has made substantial progress and both the social worker and client believe that continued service is needed. However, the client's work hours have been substantially reduced and he no longer can pay his insurance copayment. The client suggestions performing basic carpentry repairs as his contribution to treatment. In order to meet the needs to the client, the social worker should: A. Collect the payment from the insurance company and waive the copayment for the client B. Serve client pro bono until he is able to pay his his copayment C. Ask the client to determine what would be a fair bartering arrangement D. Provide him with self-help and other free resources to temporarily assist while cannot pay
D. Identities both masculine and feminine parts of his sexual, gender, and/or spiritual identity
A client who is a member of an American Indian tribe states that he is "two-spirited" during an assessment. This information likely means that he: A. Recognizes the impact of elders, including deceased relatives, on his life circumstances B. Views the food and bad in his own decisions and actions, as well as those of others C. Has encountered difficulties assimilating into broader society due to ethnic differences D. Identifies both masculine and feminine parts of hiss sexual, gender, and/or spiritual identity
C) Ethnicity
A client who is discriminated against due to his or her national origin and/or culture is being judged based on A)Nondominant ancestry B. Race C. Ethnicity D. Minority status
B. Professional Experience
A decision about whether the social worker must disclose privileged information without a client's consent is NOT legally influenced by: A. Relevant statuses B. Professional experiences C. Judicial opinion D. State and federal regulations
B. Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time
A school social worker is contacted by parents of a 12yo boy as they would like to see his educational records based on the belief that they contain inaccurate information about his academic achievements. Under federal law, these records are: A. public information, making them accessible to any party for justified purposes B. Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time C. available to the parents only if the assent of the child is obtained prior to their release D. Strictly confidential, only to be released to the parents if ordered by a court
C. Observing classroom interactions between the girl and her peers
A school social worker receives a referral for a fifth-grade girl who is having trouble getting along with classmates. This behavior may result in her being placed in a resource room with one-on-one instruction. The nature of the problem is BEST understood by: A. Reviewing her past academic records B. Determining whether similar behavior is occurring in the home. C. Observing classroom interactions between the girl and her peers D. Interviewing the child to find out her thoughts is about being moved
B. Strengthen employee relationships
A social work administrator is worried about the productivity of agency employees. Using human relations management theory, the social worker should motivate staff through the provision of: A. Increased wages B. Strengthened employees relationships C. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits D. More paid leave days
C. Role play team meetings with the supervised to strengthen his assertiveness skills
A social work supervisor finds that a supervised is having trouble advocating for the needs of clients when participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. the supervised states that he often feels intimidated speaking in front of other members of the team and bringing up his concerns. In order to best assist the supervised, the social worker should: A. accompany the supervised to future team meetings to provide support B. Explain the importance of representing the client's perspective in team meetings C. Role play team meetings with the supervised to strengthen his assertiveness skills D. Clarify the social worker's role within the team so her understands his unique contribution
D. Administrative
A social worker attends a new-employee orientation that reviews the missions of the agency and its program. It is designed to assist employees in their work with clients. The supervisor documents attendance in the social worker's personnel file. Which function of supervision is represented by the supervisor's actions? A. supportive B. Bureaucratic C. Educational D. Administrative
D. Monitor the procedures to see if the problem is resolved and any new concerns emerge
A social worker has just implemented a new agency practice to resolve an existing ethical issue. According to the principles of ethical problem solving, the social worker should NEXT: A. ensure that the new practice is formally incorporated in agency documents and trainings B. Examine the key social work values and principles that support the new procedure C. Explore if other practices need to be updated to incorporate new trends in the field D. Monitor the procedure to see if the problem is resolved and any new concerns emerge
C. Inform the student that her request would violate professional boundaries and provide contact information for several other counseling agencies
A social worker is a field supervisor for a student agency. As her internship ends, the student confides to the social worker that she thinks she could benefit from counseling to assist with some unresolved issues. The student would like to receive those services at the agency, preferably from the social worker. In this situation, the social worker should: A. EXPLORE THE REASONS FOR THE REQUEST AS A METHOD OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STUDENT B. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE STUDENT TO SEE ANOTHER SOCIAL WORKER IN THE AGENCY C. Inform the student that her request would violate professional boundaries and provide contact information for several other counseling agencies D. agreed to see the student for counseling after she completes all the requirements for the internship
C. Ensuring continuity of care as the client moves from an inpatient to outpatient setting
A social worker is designing a discharge plan for a client leaving the hospital. Due to a chronic medical condition, the client will need ongoing services to maintain his current functioning. The PRIMARY focus of discharge planning should be A. Documenting the reasons for the current hospitalization and inpatient services delivered B. providing education about the long-term effects and prognosis of the medical problem C. ensuring continuity of care as the client moves from an inpatient to outpatient setting D. Addressing psychological and emotional needs associated with living with chronic illness
A. There is no time frame for evaluation to check progress or see whether it has been achieved
A social worker is developing a service plan with an elderly client who has two main concerns. She faces eviction due to safety issues related to leaving the stove on for extended periods and she is estranged from her family, causing her to be isolated. The social worker writes that " then stove will be off consistently, when it is not in use. "there are problems raised in supervision about this goal statement because: A. there is no time frame for evaluation to check progress or see whether it has been achieved B. The focus of service should be on the isolation because it is adversely affecting her well-being C. Other issues that may be causing the eviction are unknown D. It does not include the actions that should occur if the goal is not achieved.
C. Review the professional code of ethics
A social worker is supervising a student intern and would like to ensure that the intern considers the social work core values in all agency decision making. Thee BEST method for the student to learn about these values in to: A. Read the agency policies and procedures manual B. Speak to employees of the agency about their experiences C. Review the professional code of ethics D. Receive regular supervision to discuss client issues and progress
C. Explain prohibitions about meeting with the boy while providing names and contact information of other clinicians who can help
A social worker learns that his daughters boyfriend has made an appointment to see him at his agency to discuss problems that the youth is having at home. The social worker contacts a boyfriend by phone and learns that fighting with his parents has become destructive. The boyfriend states that he trusts the social worker who has interacted with the boy and his parents for several months. In this situation, the social worker should A. arrange to see the boy at the agency immediately to assess whether he is in danger B. offer suggestions that may be helpful before telling him that being served by the agency would pose a conflict C. Explain prohibitions about meeting with the boy while providing names and contact information of other clinicians who can help D. recommend that the boy meet with the social worker's supervisor so that the determination can be made about how to best assist
D. Assist the client to prioritize his concerns about having the surgery
A social worker observes a steady decline in a client's mobility as he has refused to get a need hip replacement. The doctor has assured the client that the surgery is low risk and will greatly enhance his quality of life. In order to best assist the client, the social worker should: A. Urge the client to get the surgery based upon the doctor's advice B. Speak to the client's family so that they can assist in helping the client change his ming C. Provide the client with materials that clearly articulate the benefits of having the procedure D. Assist the client to prioritize his concerns about having the surgery
C. Civil disobedience
A social worker organizes and joins a group of community members for a "sit in" at a government building. This demonstration, which is against the law, aims to put political pressure on officials to act on pending legislation. The strategy employed is known as: A. Community advocacy B. Indirect Casework C. Civil disobedience D. Social planning
A. Ecomap
A social worker receives a referral for a family that shaving trouble meeting its basic needs. During this assessment, the social worker wants to identify external supports that may be available to assist the family. In order to learn about family members' relationships with community resources, the SOWO should complete a(an): A. ecomap B. Mental state exam C. Genogram D. psychological assessment
D. Release only the information in the record and not the psychotherapy notes
A social worker receives a request for "all mental health records" of a client. The social worker maintains psychotherapy notes of all sessions in a separate locked location. After reviewing all of the records and notes, the client signs a single authorization releasing all mental health information. Based on this consent, the social worker should: A. Provide copies of both the record and psychotherapy notes B. Advise the client that the decision is poor and no information should be sent C. Send a summary of diagnoses, treatments dates, and fees collected D. Release only the information in the record and not the psychotherapy notes
A. Providing the client with a copy of the document for review
A social worker receives a request from an insurance company for a copy of the intake assessment from a client's record. Which of the following will BEST assist the client in deciding whether the assessment should be released? A. Providing the client with a copy of the document for review B. Explaining to the client what services are paid for by the insurance company C. Reviewing the release of information form used by the social worker D. Obtaining a copy of the insurance company's confidentiality policy
C. Both parties consent to its release
A social worker who has been seeing a couple for conjoint therapy sessions can release a copy of their record when: A. Either party consents to its release B. Subpoenaed by the court C. Both parties consent to its release D. Requested by the insurance company of either party
C. Refrain from accepting the request avoid boundary confusion
A social worker who is the Director a social worker who is the Director of and adolescent service agency routinely post announcements of agency fundraising and community awareness events on her own social networking site. She receives a "friend" request from the parents of an agency client who is eager to support the agency. The social worker should: A. Accept the request as a method of engaging eh parent and providing information about volunteer activities B. Refrain from accepting the request until after her meeting with the parent to discuss ways in which she can provide assistance to the agency C. Refrain from accepting the request avoid boundary confusion D. Accept the request with the understanding that the information cannot be shared with the client by avoiding a dual relationship
C. Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship
A social worker who retired more than a year ago from private practice runs into a former client whom she has not seen in several years. The former client received grief counseling from the social worker for several years after her mother died. The former client also recently retired and suggest that the social worker join a local group for retirees to which she belongs. The social worker, who has been looking for ways to stay active, agrees to attend the next meeting. The social worker's actions are: A. Justified as she has not served the client for years B. Unprofessional because the social worker is using former client for her own gain. C. Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship. D. Acceptable because the interaction will be in a group context and not intimate in nature
B. Review the hiring process and practices of the agency
A social worker who was recently hired as an executive Director of a large mental health agency notices that the racial composition of the administration does not reflect that of the overall organizational staff. There are few individuals of color in leaderships positions. In this situation, the SOWO should FIRST: A. Encourage minority staff to apply for supervisory positions in the future B. Review the hiring process and practices of the agency C. Raise the concern at the next executive staff meeting D. Implement a program to attract and develop qualified job candidates of color
B. Obedience and punishment
A young child states that he did not engage in a behavior as he "did not want to get in trouble". The child is MOST likely in which stage of moral development? A. Maintaining social order B. Obedience and punishment C. Social contract and individual rights D. Universal principles
D. Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients
Absent client consent to release records or a recognized legal exception, what ethical duty do social workers have with regard to releasing client information? A. Social workers must release information only if subpoenaed to do so B. Social workers must provide only material that they feel will directly benefit clients C. Social Workers must keep all records confidential while clients are living D. Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients
D. Restraining
According to force field analysis, the status quo in organizations is promotes by which type of forces A. Marginal B. Driving C. Permanency D. Restraining
B. With mixed features
According to the DSM-5, clients with bipolar I Disorder who have moods that simultaneously contain both manic/hypomanic and depressive symptoms should receive which specifier? A. Not otherwise specified. B. With mixed features C. With anxious distress D. Other specified
B. Therapeutic information, including diagnoses
All of the following should be in client termination letters EXCEPT: A. summaries of treatment provided B. Therapeutic information, including diagnoses C. Dates when treatment began and ended D. Reasons for termination
D. Applying helping approaches universally to all clients without concentrating cultural diversity
An example of cultural blindness in social work practice is: A. Viewing the needs of all client, not just those in the dominant culture, as equally important B. Identifying the cultural norms that have impacted on clients' presenting problems C. Advocating for the rights of all clients regardless of culture, race, and/or ethnicity D. Applying helping approaches universally to all clients without concentrating cultural diversity
B. Focusing the social work interview
Asking clients close-ended, instead of open-ended, questions assist SOWO with A. Ensuring that clients are in charge of the helping process B. Focusing the social work interview C. Learning how client experiences have been perceived D. Using positive regard in the problem-solving approach
B. 5 years
At what age does Freud state that the superego begins to emerge? A. 6 months B. 5 years C. 16 years D. 10 hears
D. Assist the client in fighting the discriminatory practices of the agency
Client reports that she was recently fired from her job based upon her religious beliefs. She is intimidated by the thoughts of taking action against her former employer as she does not believe that she will be successful in finding the bias against her. She feels depressed and hopeless. In formulating treatment goals the social worker should: A. Identify whether antidepressant medication may be needed. B. Determine the impacts of her current emotional state C. Complete a suicide risk assessment D. Assist the client in fighting the discriminatory practices the agency
B. Implementing strategies to prevent further incidents from occurring in the future
Crisis intervention for clients who have just experienced trauma or violence is NOT focused on: A. Instilling hope that equilibrium and mastery of their current circumstance will occur B. Implementing strategies to prevent further incidents from occurring in the future C. Providing education about the events that occurred and the supports available to assist D. Meeting immediate needs to ensure safety and further adverse outcomes
D. Necessary for meeting the ongoing unique needs of clients and their families
Culturally competent social work practice views informal supports as: A. Central to understanding the root causes of problems experienced by clients and their families B. Supplemental resources that should be ancillary to formal services C. Important when used in conjunction with clinical services to address distress and dysfunction D. Necessary for meeting the ongoing unique needs of clients and their families
A. Individuals in both the majority and minority have an equal responsibility to change in order to work together cooperatively
During acculturation, which of the following statements describes the responsibilities of those in the dominant and non dominant cultures? A. Individuals in both the majority and minority have an equal responsibility to change in order to work together cooperatively B. Individuals in the majority groups must teach those in the minority about their cutoffs and traditions C. Individuals in the minority must advocate for inclusion to ensure equal access to societal rewards by those in the majority D. Individuals in the minority must decide which majority practices they will follow for interrogation to occur
B. Provide a copy with an offer to assist with interpreting the information if need
During the sixth session, a client becomes angry as she feels that a social worker is judging her behavior. She leaves abruptly, sending written request several days later for a copy of her record. In the request, the client states that she will not be returning for services. The social worker does not feel that the information in the record would be harmful to the client, but is concerned about the abrupt termination. The social worker should: A. tell the client that she can receive a copy only if she meets with the social worker again B. Provide a copy with an offer to assist with interpreting the information if needed C. Refuse to release the information as the client did not terminate appropriately D. Refer the client to her insurance company for all relevant service information
C. Engagement
During which step in the problem-solving process is a working alliance initiated? A. Planning B. Assessment C. Engagement D. Intervention
B. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Echolalia is associated with which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses? A. Catatonia B. Autism Spectrum Disorder C. Bipolar Disorder D. Major Depression
B. Explore clients' relationships with other people and entities in their environments
Ecomaps are best defined as visual tools to: A. Understand where natural resources are scarce and conservation must occur B. Explore clients' relationships with other people and entities in their environment C. Guide environmental justice advocacy effort on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels D. Show sources of power within all types of environmental systems
D. Block grant
Grant-in-aid that provides state and local governments with a specified amount of funding to assist in addressing broad purposes is called a: A: Federal match B. Voucher program C. Categorical Grant D. Block grant
B. Inflation in mood that does not result in significant impairment in work or family/social life
Hypomania can be characterized as: A. Extreme manic episode with psychotic features B. Inflation in mood that does not result in significant impairment in work or family/social life C. Elevated mood that is subtly and not noticeable to family members or friends D. Any maniac episodes that does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental disorder
A. Report the suspicion immediately to the abuse hotline
In recent weeks of school, social worker has developed a reasonable suspicion that a teenage student is being physically abused at home. when asking the child about the injuries she reports that child protective services has already interviewed her and found that "everything is fine." She states that she frequently get injured in sports and that accounts for the cuts, scrapes, and bruises. In this situation, the SOWO should: A. Report the suspicion immediately to the abuse hotline. B. Monitor the situation to see if the signs continue when she is not engaged in sports C. Document the conversation in the student record. D. Speak to a supervisor to determine if a report is still needed since child protective services has already investigated the allegations
A. Eliminated completely
In the DSM-5, the multiracial system was A. Eliminated completely B. Expanded to include additional areas C. Reduced to only those of clinical priority D. Not changed from the DSM-IV-TR
C. The ability of a child to understand that objects exist even they cannot directly be sensed.
Object permanence is BEST defined as: A. The need for a child to live in a astable home with caregivers who are consistent role models B. A behavioral technique used with a child to reinforce positive actions C. The ability of a child to understand that objects exist even if they cannot directly be sensed. D. The belief that change will not occur in a child until the rewards of making the modification exceed the risks
D) Realizing one's potential through personal growth and peak experiences
Self-actualization is best defined as A. Practicing mindfulness and staying int he moment by concentrating on tasks at hand B. Monitoring progress toward goal attainment C. Understanding the consequences of one's actions when engaging in maladaptive behavior D. Realizing one's potential through personal growth and peak experiences
A. Consistency
The PRIMARY reason for using structured decision making in child welfare service delivery is: A. Consistency B. Advocacy C. Transparency
C. Ensure that clients receive the most efficient and effective service possible
The primary aim of clinical supervisor is to: A. Make certain that client's issues are reviewed with more experienced practitioners B. Improve social workers skills and knowledge through professional developed C. Ensure that clients receive the most efficient and effective service possible D. Prepare social workers to serve mentors of new professionals in the future
D. Supported by research and professional value for treating the presenting problem
The primary criterion for selecting an intervention modality should be that it is: A. Applied consistently to ensure reliability of service provision B. Sanctioned and monitored by agency administration to ensure quality C. Approved by third-party payers so that reimbursement for all services will occur D. Supported by research and professional value for treating the presenting problem
C. Systems Theory
The use of bio-psychosocial assessment to understand client's presenting problems is supported by" A. Transpersonal theory B. Rational Choice Theory C. Systems Theory D. Social Learning Theory
A) Stay in relationships with their perpetrators
Trauma bonding helps to explain why victims of abuse A. Stay in relationships with their perpetrators B. Benefits from providing mutual support to on another C. Are likely to be abusers themselves D. Experience long-term psychological issues
A. Psychopharmacology
Upon intake, a SOWO learns that a client has been successfully managing her Bipolar Disorder for several. years. the client is MOST likely using which of the following interventions? A. Psychopharmacology B. Individual psychotherapy C. Support group counseling D. Peer recovery
A) cognitive dissonance
Upon, intake a client who professes to be health conscious reports that she smokes cigarettes, when ask by the SOWO if she is aware of health risks associated with smoking, the client states that "the reports are filled with misinformation and the hazards are not that great." The client's assertion MOST likely results from? A) Cognitive Dissonance B) Metacommunication C) Displacement D) Intellectualization
B. Biological, cultural, and social influences that affect one another
Using an ecological perspective, social workers explain differences in social roles for men and women by: A. Physical attributes that are present at birth B. Biological, cultural, and social influences that affect one another C. Socialization that occurs throughout the life course D. Environmental factors that impact on development
C. Nonverbal and verbal communication between a social worker and client
What is the MOST important factor in developing of an effective helping relationship A. Social worker's training and experience in working with similar client problems B. Client's willingness to view a social worker as a resource for change C. Nonverbal and verbal communication between a social worker and client D. Agency policies that clearly articulate the roles of both a social worker and client
C. Schedule a session to see the client in person to do an assessment as soon as possible
When a client who has successfully completed treatment is conducted by a social worker for follow-up, she requests a meeting to discuss a new presenting problem. In order to most appropriately address the situation, the social worker should A. facilitate a referral to a colleague as the client is experiencing a different presenting problem B. Explore with the client whether the request is related to difficulties with termination C. Schedule a session to see the client in person to do an assessment as soon as possible D. Ask the client more about the situation over the phone so that appropriate action can be taken
A. Understanding the professional values and norms of the other disciplines involved
When a problem arises in interdisciplinary collaboration, a social worker is more likely to watch an acceptable solution by: A. Understanding the professional values and norms of the other disciplines involved B.
B. Speaking directly with members of the community
When adapting an intervention for use with a different community, it is BEST for a social worker to understand the cultural beliefs and practices of the target group by: A. reviewing government and legislative documents B. Speaking directly with members of the community C. Reading newspaper articles about important events and issues D. Spending time with key officials within the community
C. Their service utilization history
When children are not emancipated, their ability to legally consent to treatment may depend on all of the following EXCEPT: A. Their age B. The services requested C. Their service utilization history D. The state in which they are seeking assistance
A. Identified by the family as familiar with its strengths and needs
When developing a child and family team for a youth entering the child welfare system, a social worker should include informal supports, other than biological relatives, when they are: A. identified by the family as a familiar with its strengths and needs B. Believed by treating professionals to be supportive of the child's well-being C. Knowledgeable about the alleged abuse or neglect suffered D. Committed to being present at all case conferences
D. Specify the concrete, observable goal which will be the focus of treatment
When doing treatment planning, a SOWO asks a client, "if you woke up tomorrow and the change you want had happened, how would you know? What would be different?" these questions aim to: A. help define the roles of the client and social worker in the planned change process B. Identify which interventions or techniques are best suited to address the problem C. Develop an evaluation strategy for monitoring progress D. Specify the concrete, observable goal which will be the focus of treatment
A. Provide a detailed verbal explantation of services purpose, risks, limits, and so on
When obtaining informed consent from a client who is not literate, a social worker must: A. Provide a detailed verbal explanation of service purpose, risks, limits, and so on B. Get written authorization from an appointed guardian C. Complete a competency evaluation to ensure comprehension D. Obtain assent from the client and legal consent from an appropriate third party.
D. Ensuring that desired results can be achieved within the period specified
When selecting intervention goals for clients who will be receiving time-limited treatment, the PRIMARY focus should be: A. Making sure there is ongoing access to services in the event the problem reoccurs B. Working to identify goals that are based on client priorities C. Identifying supports needed to sustain progress after treatment has concluded D. Ensuring that desired results can be achieved within the period specified.
D. Reflecting what a client says back to him or her using the social worker's own words and sentence structure
Which active listening skills is MOST effective is demonstrating that a social worker understands a client's perspective A. listening attentively without any verbal communication by the social worker B. Paraphrasing what a client says back to him or her using similar words and phrases C. Repeating a client's words back to him or her using the same phrases D. reflecting what a client says back to him or her using the social worker's own words and sentence structure
A. Mood
Which component of a mental status exam is LEAST likely to be solely assessed through direct observation A. Mood B. Appearance C. Speech D. Affect
B. Behavioral intervention
Which intervention is MOST appropriate based on a client having a concrete cognitive-emotional-developmental style? A. Mind-body complementary therapy B. Behavioral intervention C. psychoanalysis D. dream analysis
C. Trichotillomania
Which is NOT a new diagnosis in the DSM-5 A. Hoarding Disorder B. Substance/Medication induced obsessive-compulsive and related disorder C. Trichotillomania D. Excoriation Disorder
B. Most state and federal grants require community participation as a stipulation for funding
Which is NOT a reason that community participation in the social planning process? A. Effective solutions to problems are more likely to be generated by community members B. Most state and federal grants require community participation as a stipulation for funding C. Relationships are strengthened by members of the community working together D. Positive change will continue once community members see their accomplishments
C. Documentation of critical needs identified by service agencies
Which is NOT an appropriate reason for a social worker to conduct a needs assessment? A. Detection of barriers preventing service or resource assess B. Identification of clients impacted by problems that require services or resources C. Documentation of critical needs identified by service agencies D. Recognition of an ongoing social problem
D. Professional capacity
Which is NOT explicitly stated as a social work core value in the professional code of ethics A. Service B. Importance of human relationships C. Integrity D. Professional Capacity
D. The predominant symptom should be define the sub-type
Which is NOT true of diagnosing Schizophrenia using the DSM-5 A. Symptoms must have been present for 6 months B. Client must exhibit at least two of the specified symptoms C. Symptoms must be active for at least 1 month D. The predominant symptoms should be defined by the sub-type
D. Asking in details about confidentially practices and procedures
Which of the following behaviors is NOT an indicator that a client is resistant or lacks readiness to fully participate in services? A. Engaging in small talk about irrelevant topics B. Regularly missing or being late for appointments C. Limiting the amount of information revealed about the problem D. Asking in details about confidentially practices and procedures
A. There is currently a federal law protecting elders from abuse
Which of the following is NOT true about elder abuse? A. There is currently a federal law protecting elders from abuse. B. Abandonment is considered a type of abuse C. SOWO do not need to protect that abuse is occurring prior to reporting it D. The majority of abusers are family members, most often adult children or spouses
A. Perpetrators are male in the majority of reported cases of sexual abuse
Which of the following is TRUE about child sexual abuse? A. Perpetrators are male in the majority of reported cases of sexual abuse B. Sexual abuse is a cultural or socioeconomic problem C. Most victims do not know their perpetrators prior to the sexual abuse first occurring D. Victims of sexual abuse will have physical signs of their abuse.
A. Many dementias are progressive, meaning symptoms start out slowly and gradually get worse
Which of the following is TRUE about dementia? A. Many dementias are progressive, meaning symptoms start out slowly and gradually get worse B. Dementia is a disease which is characterized by substantial deficits in activities of filly living C. All of the causes of dementia are irreversible so services should not be focused on treatment D. Dementia is characterized by neurological malady, rather than physical damage to brain cells
C. Physical and mental health are not distinct as one is not possible without the other
Which of the following statements BEST supports the needs for mental health parity A. Mental health treatment should be done by those with specialized education and experience B. Mental health clinicians should be compensated commensurate with other health care professionals C. Physical and mental health are not distinct as one if not possible without the other D. Mental health screening is essential to detect psychological issues that may negatively impact on quality of life
B. Feelings of worthlessness, suicidal ideas, and impairment of overall function are symptoms of grief rather than depression
Which statement is NOT true about the distinction between grief and depressions? A. Painful feelings caused by grief come in waves while mood and ideation, which are almost constantly negative, are associated with depression B. Feelings of worthlessness, suicidal ideas, and impairment of overall function are symptoms of grief rather than depression C. When grief and depression coexist, grief is more several and prolonged than grief without depression D. In grief, self-esteem is usually preserved while corrosive feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing are more common when depressed.
a. unconditional acceptance of client's' actions and feelings
positive regard is best defined as a. unconditional acceptance of client's' actions and feelings B. acknowledgement of clients' strengths in assessments C. constant reinforcement of clients' progress toward change D. Use of language that is free of pejorative terms
