LMSW Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass

LMSW Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a ct for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a meeting with the ct to discuss the idea with other residents. - Answer- Sharing leadership is very effective with groups At what age does normal separation anxiety typically begin? - Answer- 12 months A nine month old child is neglected and lacks a secure attachment to a caretaker. What long-term effect should the social worker be most concerned about as the child gets older? - Answer- The most strongly linked long-term effect of insecure attachment is future negative social interactions with peers. PTSD is a short term effect. A couple identify strongly with the deaf culture. A social worker is helping them to obtain educational services for their child, who has experienced hearing loss. What communication strategy should the social worker consider during planning? - Answer- Total immersion in the use of sign language Before taking action - Answer- Social workers should always acknowledge and validate the parent's concerns and explore the events and emotions that have led to these concerns. A ct who is trying to become pregnant uses marijuana consistently and has questions about the effects on the fetus. The SW tells the ct that the marijuana use could possibly harm the fetus. What should the social worker do next? - Answer- Offer substance abuse treatment options to the ct A SW is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the community. What should the social worker do first? - Answer- Refers to the basic steps of policy analysis. The SW must first understand the historical background of the policy before moving to the analysis stage. (Research the historical problems that led to the policies) A social worker meets with a new ct who is diagnosed with depression. The SW observes that the ct is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the social worker do NEXT? - Answer- Focus on directly engaging the ct. Engaging the ct is the only option that helps build rapport and supports ct self-determination. What ct factor MOST likely determines the scope and focus of assessment? - Answer- Need of the ct A social worker is contacted by a ct whose initial complaint is depression. The ct reports systems of insomnia, headaches, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches. What should the social worker do first? - Answer- The described physical symptoms a potential medical issues, which indicates the first action is to obtain medical consultation. During a therapy session, a ct reveals to the SW that she has difficulty managing her 3yo child. The ct reports that her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a car. What should SW do first? - Answer- Developing a safety plan is the FIRST course of action that a SW would take upon learning of the CT's concerns. These is no evidence of child abuse or neglect.