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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 sh...

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LCSW EXAM PREP Questions and
Correct Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
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:

• 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:

• 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:

• initiate a staff recognition program


What is MOST important to remember about defense mechanisms?

• Defense mechanisms are unconscious process.




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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:


• leave the hospital regardless of his condition


A social worker assesses an elderly client for suicide risk. The BEST approach is to use the

clinical interview and the:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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

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impulse control and at high risk for antisocial behaviors. The social worker completes the social

history to:

• 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 should FIRST:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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

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worker learns that the client had been recently raped and mugged. The social worker should

FIRST focus on:

• 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:

• are able to cope with day-to-day issues


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:

• 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?



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