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1. A social worker is developing a treatment plan for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It
is essential for the social worker to:
a. ensure the client has a stable job before treatment begins
b. focus solely on medication management
c. incorporate both medication and psychotherapy into the treatment plan
d. avoid discussing the client's family history
CORRECT ANSWER: c. incorporate both medication and psychotherapy into the treatment
plan
2. During a home visit, a social worker notices signs of neglect in a child’s living conditions. The
best initial response is to:
a. report the situation to child protective services immediately
b. confront the parents about their neglect
c. gather more information and assess the family dynamics
d. remove the child from the home without consultation
CORRECT ANSWER: c. gather more information and assess the family dynamics
3. When working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, a social worker should:
a. assume all clients share similar values and beliefs
b. impose their own cultural values as a standard
c. seek to understand the client's cultural context and individual experiences
d. avoid discussing cultural differences altogether
CORRECT ANSWER: c. seek to understand the client's cultural context and individual
experiences
4. A client presents with symptoms of anxiety and reports that they have been avoiding social
situations. The most appropriate intervention for the social worker to suggest is:
a. encouraging the client to continue avoiding these situations
b. insisting that the client confront all their fears at once
c. gradually exposing the client to social situations through a structured plan
d. recommending medication as the only solution
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CORRECT ANSWER: c. gradually exposing the client to social situations through a structured
plan
5. If a social worker is faced with a dual relationship with a client (e.g., a friend who is also a
client), the worker should:
a. ignore the dual relationship and proceed as normal
b. maintain the relationship without addressing it
c. consult the Code of Ethics and seek supervision to manage the situation
d. terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately
CORRECT ANSWER: c. consult the Code of Ethics and seek supervision to manage the
situation
6. A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a social work colleague is
engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In deciding what to do, the social worker must first
consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration
CORRECT ANSWER: c. the Code of Ethics
7. Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials
CORRECT ANSWER: c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
8. A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong commitment
to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating her insights and goals into specific
treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
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a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice
CORRECT ANSWER: b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require
improvement
9. A client expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and vents
her anger at the job interviewer. The social worker's best response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job
CORRECT ANSWER: b. I can see that you're upset about this
10. A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to move to
an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place where she won't
know anyone. The worker's best response is:
a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay
with people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move
CORRECT ANSWER: c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared
and wants to stay with people you know
terviewed by a social worker, but has reservations about discussing sensitive issues at
the intake interview. In explaining confidentiality, the worker would:
a. provide information about the limits of confidentiality as the need arises
b. provide a thorough explanation of the limits of confidentiality
c. do nothing until specific questions are raised by the client
d. provide information initially regarding the limits of confidentiality only as it relates to
the worker-client relationship
ANSWER= b. provide a thorough explanation of the limits of confidentiality
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