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LMSW EXAM - Bootcamp LMSW, LMSW Questions and Answers 100% Solved 3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) 1. Problem 2. Person 3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question) Key words 1. Person/Client "hot seat" 2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks,...

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3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) - answer1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question)

Key words - answer1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol,
recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
5. Diagnosis
6. Symptoms/Duration
7. Who are you?
8. Where are you in session?
9. Quotations
10. Direct requests/concerns
11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best)

Distractors - answerFARM GRITS ROAD - Answers that look appealing at first glance
but are often wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now

DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD - answer1. FOCUS on unresolved issues/past
2. ADVICE - giving/judging
3. RECOMMEND "to a support group"
4. MAKE an appt.
5. GIVE pamphlets/literature
6. RECOMMEND a session
7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado)
8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not
pay)
9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter)
10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE)
11. OFFER contract as a reminder
12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session
13. DO nothing/say nothing

How do you answer first/next questions? - answer90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST.

,How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? -
answerASSESS BEFORE ACTION.

RUSAFE - answer1. RULE out medical
2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat
3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911,
mobile crisis, ER)
4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine,
Identify,Clarify, Explore)
5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID
ASSIST, INFORM client, DISCUSS concerns)
6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions)

COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients - answer1. Client's best interests are
primary
2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT
unstable/intoxicated/psychotic
3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment,
risks/benefits/costs disclosed
4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial
judgment/discretion)
5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each
other (except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with
appropriate referrals
6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships
7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community)
8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW
9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law
10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for
request) Follow laws of state.
11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services
12. NO relations with clients past or present

Mandated reporting - answerSW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any instances
of abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, CHILD
AND ELDER ABUSE

Duty to Warn - answerSW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that his/her
client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN)

HIV Decisions - answerNOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options:
1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner
2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex
3. Research/follow state laws as needed

,Subpoena by the court - answerSW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential
information

COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues - answer1. Refer to colleague who may be
better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT.
2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information
3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior
4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest)

COE: Ethical responsibilities in practice settings - answer1. Accurately document
services in client's records while keeping best interests in mind
2. Maintain records securely for a period of time consistent with state laws

COE: Ethical responsibilities as professionals - answer1. MONITOR/EVALUATE
policies and implementation of programs
2. ADVOCATE when necessary

HMO Insurance/Short term Care/MANAGED CARE - answer1. Emphasizes short term,
discourages long term treatment
2. Cases assigned to case manager to whom provider must justify necessity for
treatment for payment and services.
3. More precise diagnosis = greater likelihood of reimbursement
4. Encourages Cognitive/Behavioral short term TX.
5. Contracts are INFLEXIBLE, abide by rules to receive reimbursement

Disorders in Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence - answerAutism, ADHD, Oppositional
Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Enuresis, Separation Anxiety Disorder

Adult Disorders - answerDelirium, Dementia, Amnestic/Cognitive Disorders,
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders,
Somatoform Disorders, Factitious Disorders

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - answer1. Symptoms at least 6 months
2. Inattentive: Difficulty focusing, staying on task follow-through, listening, easily
distracted, loses things, forgetful
3. Hyperactive: Impulsive, fidgeting, running around, talking excessively
4. Several symptoms present prior to age 12
5. Must occur in 2 or more settings
6.. Behaviors can increase/decrease based on settings.
7. TX: Behavior modification

Oppositional Defiant Disorder - answerAt least 6 months - Angry, irritiable, defiant,
talking back to adults, rebellious behavior, attitude, blames others, cursing, lying
- NO SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF OTHERS RIGHTS

, a childhood disorder in which children are repeatedly argumentative and defiant, angry
and irritable, and in some cases, vindictive. Lasting at least 6 months

Conduct Disorder - answer1. Violates other's rights, bullies, shoplifts, truancy, DX up to
age 17
2. TX: Family, schools, community, client, parent/child behavior modificationq skills

a disorder that involves severe antisocial and aggressive behaviors that inflict pain on
others or involve destruction of property or denial of the rights of others. Has a
childhood onset however it is more likely to continue into adulthood. Adolescent onset
less likely to display aggressive behaviors. Symptoms occurred in the last year with at
least one occurring in the last six months

Enuresis - answer1. Repeatedly urinating during day/night
2. Up to 5 years old
3. Rule out medical first

involuntary discharge of urine, usually referring to a lack of bladder control

Repeated bed wetting, wetting clothes, wetting at least twice a week for approximately
three months, must be five years or older

Separation Anxiety Disorder - answer1. Excessive distress when separated from major
attachment figures.
2. Clinging, school refusal, sleep refusal
3. School Phobia is a form of separation anxiety.
4. Brought on when leaving home/family members to attend school.
5. At least 1 month of symptoms

Impulse control disorders - answerTrichotillomania, Intermittent Explosive Disorder,
Gambling, Kleptomania, Pyromania,

Dementia - answer1. Slow onset
2. Deterioration of memory/cognition
3. Alzheimer's, HIV, Parkinson's

Amnestic Disorders - answerMemory impairment w/out cognitive impairment

Korsakoff's Syndrome - answerChronic alcoholism causes inability to recall previously
learned information

an amnestic disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin b1) deficiency associated with
prolonged ingestion of alcohol. Memory loss, lack of insight, apathy etc

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