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LATEST LCSW EXAM PREP 2024-2025QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
A new social worker begins to establish professional rapport with a group of school aged
youths. After a few weeks, the social worker discovers that their former social worker
still sees the youths, gives them new school supplies, and takes them out for social
events. The new social worker should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER speak directly to
the former social worker
A parent in great distress consults a social worker. Because of having heard so much in
the media about sexual abuse, the parent is unsure how to respond to recently finding
her five-year-old exploring the body of another child. The parent does not know whether
this is deviant behavior. The social worker should: - CORRECT ANSWER reassure
the parent that this is normal for children this age
A social worker is the new manager of a human service organization that is
simultaneously struggling with maintaining positive employee morale, increasing client
services, and improving outcomes. The manager should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER
initiate a staff recognition program
What is MOST important to remember about defense mechanisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Defense mechanisms are unconscious process.
A 27-year-old male with a history of hospitalizations for bipolar disorder and alcohol
abuse recently stopped taking his medication, became manic, and resumed drinking. At
his landlord's request, the police take him to the hospital and arrange an involuntary
admission to the acute psychiatric unit. The client has all of the following rights EXCEPT
the right to: - CORRECT ANSWER leave the hospital regardless of his condition
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A social worker assesses an elderly client for suicide risk. The BEST approach is to use
the clinical interview and the: - CORRECT ANSWER Geriatric Depression Inventory
A couple married for 30 years seeks help at a crisis clinic. The husband describes his
wife's emotional and erratic behavior and radical change in appearance and dress, which
is contrary to their religious beliefs. The wife talks openly and happily about spending
more time outside the home with her friends and hobbies, and her desire to work for the
first time. The social worker should assess the couple for evidence of: - CORRECT
ANSWER Issues related to family transition
A client is seen by a social worker at a family service agency complaining that she has
been feeling depressed. She states that she shouldn't feel this way because there are no
problems in her life. She has a husband, a good job, and two healthy children. The social
worker should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER clarify what the client means by
depression
A social worker meets with an adolescent who frequently misses school and is having
academic problems. Psychological testing found the client is above average in
intelligence, but with poor impulse control and at high risk for antisocial behaviors. The
social worker completes the social history to: - CORRECT ANSWER understand
factors that affect the client's behavior
At a community mental health agency, a new social worker replaces a social worker who
resigned with short notice due to a family emergency. Within a few weeks, the social
worker has met with all the clients. While in the public waiting room, a social work
colleague hears the new social worker say to a client that it was "unprofessional and
harmful" for the prior social worker to leave the agency so suddenly. The colleague
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should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER talk to the new social worker about the
conversation
A social worker conducts a support group for adults who are caregivers for their elderly
parents. During one group meeting, a member begins to describe how she behaves
toward her parent when she becomes frustrated. The social worker becomes concerned
that the behavior may constitute abuse. The social worker should: - CORRECT
ANSWER meet with the member individually after the group to review the situation
A 14-year-old girl comes to a family service agency for help. She is four weeks pregnant,
unmarried, and depressed. She lives with her parents who are unaware of her
pregnancy. Local law requires parental consent for treatment of minors who live with
their parent(s) or legal guardian. The social worker should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER
discuss the need for parental involvement with the client
A 25-year-old woman seeks help at a local mental health clinic. She complains of
nightmares, agitation, an inability to concentrate, and weight loss. During the
assessment phase, the social worker learns that the client had been recently raped and
mugged. The social worker should FIRST focus on: - CORRECT ANSWER potential
for self-harm
A social worker in private practice is temporarily moving to another city. Following
consideration of the risks and benefits that may be experienced by each client, the social
worker offers to continue the therapeutic relationship with several clients through email.
This suggestion is MOST appropriate for clients who: - CORRECT ANSWER are able
to cope with day-to-day issues
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A 49-year-old woman seeks therapy citing problems with her 74-year-old mother. She
reports that her mother moved to a retirement community seven years ago after the
death of the client's father. The mother has adjusted well and made many new friends.
Six months ago the client's mother began dating a man and they have decided to live
together. Since this decision, the client and her mother argue each time they see each
other. The client states that her mother "is not thinking clearly," and "is betraying my
father." The client is very upset to think of her mother being sexually active. The social
worker should FIRST: - CORRECT ANSWER focus on the client's feelings about her
mother's changes in behavior
A social worker sees a family for family therapy. During one session, the youngest family
member tells the social worker, "I need to share something with you." Another family
member responds by saying, "Don't talk about it." The social worker makes several
unsuccessful attempts to assist family members in more open discussion. To increase
open communication, what should the social worker do NEXT? - CORRECT ANSWER
Use circular questioning with all family members
A social worker sees a 60-year-old man who reports feeling irritable and unhappy in his
35-year marriage. The man also describes loss of interest in his longtime hobbies, and
trouble sleeping. Six months ago he had a serious heart attack and is currently on
disability after working all his adult life. The social worker should FIRST: - CORRECT
ANSWER refer the client for medication evaluation
A social worker sees a new client referred because of heavy alcohol use. During the
initial assessment the client questions the social worker's credentials and competence.
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