ASWB

Richard presents with severe depression. He reports motivation for counseling services, but he is strongly opposed to medication. The FIRST thing to do is: -Acknowledge Richard's opposition and further assess any concerns about the treatment -Make a no-Suicide Contract -Get informed Consent to treat Richard's depression -Support Richard's self-determination to not take the medication. - Acknowledge Richard's opposition and further assess any concerns about the treatment. A series of t...

Secondary Prevention Strategies *Secondary prevention strategies occur after diseases, injuries, and/or illnesses have developed to mitigate or slow their progression/impacts. - 1.) Taking low doses of aspirin for those with heart conditions 2.) Modification of work assignments when someone for those who are injured 3.) Regular screenings of those with risk factors for an illness or disease Primary Prevention Strategies *STRATEGIES THAT PREVENT ILLNESS / DISEASE - 1.) Regular exercise and...

A female client comes to see a social worker to discuss her relationship issues. According to the psychosocial perspective, the social worker should: (A) have her tell you about the issues affecting her life (B) begin training behavioral techniques (C) provide a referral to a psychologist for testing (D) refer to a marriage and family therapist - The correct answer is A Always take time to listen and explore your clients' needs and feelings. Exploration and learning are vital parts of th...

When considering Native American customs and developing service plans, social workers should understand that: a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American culture c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to succeed economically - c. with...

1. Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another. B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change. C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different. D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic. - D Motivation is a state of readiness or eagerness to change, which fluctuates from one time to another. The role of the social worker...

A social worker is working with a young child who is a victim of sexual abuse. The social worker has been using play therapy techniques for several sessions, but the child is becoming more aggressive and continue to exhibit disturbing behaviors such as bed-wetting and masturbation. The child's foster parents feel that the child is not making progress in therapy and have asked the foster care worker to assign a new social worker. What should the social worker do FIRST? A. Tell the foster c...

Social workers should refer clients to other professionals in all of the following instances EXCEPT when: A.Professionals' specialized knowledge or expertise is needed to meet the clients' needs. B.Social workers believe they are not being effective in addressing clients' concerns. C.Professionals believe that other modalities of treatment may be more effective to resolve clients' issues. D.Social workers are not making reasonable progress in addressing clients' problems. - C Social ...

A swker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The swker decides to cohost a meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other tenets. What is the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. Legitimizing the residents' concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups - D. Shar...