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LMSW Exam (Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics) Questions and Answers 2024 Solved Ethical and legal issues encountered by social workers fall into four distinct categories: 1. Actions that are compatible with both legal and ethical standards in social work (legal and ethical). 2. Acti...

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  • ethical and legal issues encountered by social wor
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LMSW Exam (Professional
Relationships, Values, and Ethics)
Questions and Answers 2024 Solved


Ethical and legal issues encountered by social workers fall into four distinct categories: -
answer1. Actions that are compatible with both legal and ethical standards in social
work (legal and ethical).
2. Actions that are neither legal not ethical in social work according to prevailing
standards (not legal and not ethical).
3. Actions that are legal, but not ethical according to prevailing standards (legal, but not
ethical).
4. Actions that are ethical, but not legal according to standards and laws (ethical, but not
legal).

Technology Assisted Social Work - answerNASW Code of Ethics states that all ethical
standards are applicable to interactions, relationships or communications whether they
occur in person or with the use of technology.

Professional Values and Principles of Social Work (Core Values) - answerService
Social Justice
Dignity and Worth of the Person
Importance of Human Relationships
Integrity
Competence

Social Work Ethical Principles - answerCommitment to Clients - obligation to work in the
best interest of client
Self Determination - client is the master of their life and only can be impacted due to
danger to self or mental status
Informed Consent - client must physically sign in addition to verbally agreeing and must
fully understand
Competence - education, training, licensing
Cultural Awareness and Social Diversity - cultural competence
Conflicts of Interest - dual relationship (therapist has a significant second relationship
with client beyond therapy), boundaries
Privacy and Confidentiality - case notes secure, private info protected
Access to Records - can only deny access to record if it is a danger to client
Sexual Relationships - cannot be client if you had sex and cannot have sex in future

, Physical Contact - physical content is fine with consent and speak to clients if you are
uncomfortable
Payment for Services - affordable fee, sliding scale, can terminate under circumstances,
bartering not normally allowed
Clients Who Lack Decision Making Capabilities - guardian should give permission
Interruption of Services - termination from beginning, notification of vacation/sickness,
referral to another service provider
Referral for Services - we should refer out if it is in best interest of client
Termination of Services - must prepare client, can terminate, endure stability, cannot
continue services if goals are met

Steps in Ethical Problem Solving - answerEssential Steps in Ethical Problem Solving
1. Identify ethical standards, as defined by the professional code of ethics, that are
being compromised (always go to the NASW Code of Ethics first—do not rely on
supervisor or coworkers)
2. Determine whether there is an ethical issue or dilemma
3. Weigh ethical issues in light of key social work values and principles as defined by
the NASW Code of Ethics
4. Suggest modifications in light of the prioritized ethical values and principles that are
central to the dilemma
5. Implement modifications in light of prioritized ethical values and principles
6. Monitor for new ethical issues or dilemmas

Self Determination - answerSelf-determination, the concept that clients are qualified to
make their own decisions about their lives, is a central concept in the social work
profession. It is described in the NASW Code of Ethics as one of a social worker's
primary ethical responsibilities. Using a strengths-based perspective, all clients are
assumed to be competent to make their own decisions, including those about financial
matters and treatment options.

World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) -
answerAn assessment which can assist social workers in determining assistance
needed in functional life domains which was added to the DSM-5

Mental Limitations of Clients and Consent - answerWhen limitations are not physical,
but involve mental processes, there may be some unease about clients' abilities to
provide consent related to financial, medical, and/or legal treatment. All those over the
age of majority (adults) are presumed to be competent to provide consent unless legal
proceedings have found otherwise.

When clients lack the capacity to provide consent, social workers should protect clients'
interests by seeking permission from an appropriate third party and informing clients in
a manner consistent with the clients' level of understanding. In such instances, social
workers should seek to ensure that the third party acts in a manner consistent with
clients' wishes and interests. Social workers should take reasonable steps to enhance

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