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ASWB Practice Questions 2020.
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ASWB Practice Questions 2020A client requests mental health services to manage a chronic and escalating anger. During the
initial session, the client tells the social worker of instances when she was verbally abusive to an
individual in her care who uses a wheelchair. The client is remorseful and says that the incidents
have occurred on only 2 or 3 occasions. What should the social worker do NEXT?
A. collect collateral info from the carrels recipient
B. explain the need to report the incidents to the proper authorities
C. discuss the incidents further to determine the appropriate action
D. develop a personalized anger management program for the client - ANS-C. discuss the
incidents further to determine the appropriate action
A client who experienced severe neglect by his biological parents during infancy is brought to a
social work agency for evaluation. According to records, the client lived with several foster
families before being adopted at the age of 5. Despite receiving consistent nurturance from his
adoptive family, the client has failed to bond with them. Upon initial assessment, a social worker
notes that the client's inhibitions and ambivalence toward others could indicate the presence of:
A. rett Syndrome
B. selective mutism
C. separation anxiety disorder
D. reactive attachment disorder - ANS-D. reactive attachment disorder
A couple meet with a social worker about concerns in their relationship. Both partners report the
other person does not offer emotional support or affection. What should the social worker
explore FIRST?
A. gender roles
B. safety risks
C. relationship expectations
D. relationship development - ANS-C. relationship expectations
A CPS social worker meets with a parent who has allegedly been neglectful. The parent talks
about being overwhelmed by the needs of her child. She describes having trouble sleeping
because she needs to stay alert for messages from a favorite talk show host. the parent also
shares beliefs that the child's teacher is against her. What should the social worker do NEXT?
A. refer the paren to a physician
B. Encourage the parent to discuss her anxiety
C. initiate a mental status exam
D. plan a collaborative meeting with the school - ANS-C. initiate a mental status exam. Parent
describes potential auditory hallucinations and possible paranoid thinking
A family services agency has a high number of clients who do not keep appointments. The
agency's social work administrator conducts a client satisfaction survey, which reveals that
, clients believe the agency is not welcoming to their children. To alleviate the clients' concern.
what should the administrator do FIRST?
A. create specialized activities for children
B. evaluate the need to change agency programs
C. obtain consultation to develop an action plan
D. form a committee of clients and staff to identify solutions - ANS-D. form a committee of
clients and staff to identify solutions
A hospice social worker makes a home visit to a client who is becoming increasingly angry at
his wife, who is his caregiver. The client is observed yelling and throwing books. What should
the social worker do FIRST during the home visit?
A. refer the wife to a caregiver support group
B. assess the potential situation for further violence
C. instruct the wife to remove lethal means
D. evaluate home safety for hospice team members - ANS-B. assess the potential situation for
further violence
A hospital social worker assists a patient who is scheduled for discharge. The patient and family
feel the patient needs more time to regain strength before returning home alone. What should
the social worker do NEXT?
A. educate the family on assisting with patient care
B. arrange a meeting to discuss aftercare options
C. inform the patient and family about hospital rules
D. ask hospital administration to extend the discharge date - ANS-B. arrange a meeting to
discuss aftercare options
A hospital social worker has a client who is noncompliance with management of diabetes. The
client believes that the illness is God's will and God will provide a cure. What should the social
worker do FIRST?
A. assure the client that God would want the client to be compliant
B. educate the client on the health consequences of being noncompliant
C. explore the role that religion plays in the client's overall self-care
D. inform the client that managing diabetes is not a spiritual issue - ANS-C. explore the role that
religion plays in the client's overall self-care
A mother brings her 4 year old boy to a clinic following referral by his pediatrician. He is
aggressive with his mother and peers and has poor language skills. What should the social
worker do FIRST?
A. recommend firmer discipline
B. explore how the child is disciplined
C. begin a behavioral program
D. refer the child for speech therapy - ANS-B. explore how the child is disciplined
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