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AOC Practice Test #1A local developer plans to tear down a series of shops that have been an important part
of a local community. Community members are angry and feel that their voices are not
being heard. Which of the following actions would be the MOST appropriate step for the
community to take?
a.) Protest outside of the construction site.
b.) Alert local legislators that the community does not agree with the construction.
c.) Hold a community meeting and invite the developer to discuss concerns with the
project.
d.) Collect donations from community members to obtain legal counsel to oppose the
project. - ANS-c.) Hold a community meeting and invite the developer to discuss
concerns with the project.
RATIONALE: It is important to include the "oppressors" when working in a community.
The other steps may be taken at a later time if the developer is not receptive to
community feedback.
A social worker begins working with a community that has experienced high levels of
crime. She has identified several problems in the community through conversations and
meetings with community leaders. One of the leaders is putting pressure on the group
to start "making things better" so the neighborhood can be safer. What should the social
worker do NEXT?
a.) Mobilize citizens who are concerned to vote on a strategic plan.
b.) Set goals with community leaders around reducing crime.
c.) Put together an action plan that works to reduce crime.
d.) Ask local police officers to set up a neighborhood watch. - ANS-b.) Set goals with
community leaders around reducing crime.
RATIONALE: The next step in community mobilization is to set goals and objectives
around the identified problem.
A social worker in private practice is meeting with a client for an intake. The client states
that she is depressed and feels that she is alone in the world. What should the social
work do NEXT in this situation?
a.) Tell the client that she is not alone and point out the support she does have.
b.) Acknowledge the client's feelings of depression and loneliness.
c.) Continue to collect information needed for the biopsychosocial evaluation.
,d.) Create a safety plan to ensure the client's safety. - ANS-b.) Acknowledge the client's
feelings of depression and loneliness.
RATIONALE: It is important to engage the client and build rapport by acknowledging her
feelings. A safety plan is NOT YET needed as the client has not expressed suicidal
thoughts or ideations.
You are working in a foster care agency with a potential foster care family. The family
will be fostering a newborn who was exposed to drug and alcohol abuse in utero. The
family asks the social worker what this will mean for the baby. What would be the BEST
response for the social worker to give the family?
a.) Assure the family that with their support and caregiving they can reverse the effects
of the exposure with love and nurture.
b.) Ask the family if knowing this background on the baby changes their decision on
fostering.
c.) Provide information on the potential effects of drug and alcohol exposure for
newborns and let the family know support and resources will be provided if needed.
d.) Suggest that the family join a support group for foster parents of newborns. - ANS-c.)
Provide information on the potential effects of drug and alcohol exposure for newborns
and let the family know support and resources will be provided if needed.
RATIONALE: The social worker should educate the family on potential effects of drug
exposure during pregnancy and offer support and resources.
You are working in a mental health agency with a 26-year-old female. You have been
working with this client for 5 months. The client was prescribed an antidepressant from
her doctor three weeks prior. During a weekly session the client states that she feels her
antidepressant makes her tired and "out of it". She states she will stop taking the
medicine due to these side effects. How should the social worker respond?
a.) Encourage the client to speak with her doctor before stopping the medication.
b.) Educate the client on the proper use of the medication.
c.) Explain to the client that the symptoms may be due to the depression and not the
medication.
d.) Ask the client to bring the medication to the next appointment so you can further
assess. - ANS-a.) Encourage the client to speak with her doctor before stopping the
medication.
RATIONALE: Anytime a client discusses medication, they should speak directly to their
doctor. It is not in our scope of practice to give medication advice.
,A therapist is working with a client and becomes more and more frustrated with the
client's resistance in the session. The therapist stops the session and states that they
should pick up next week as the time being used is not effective? This is an example
of?
a.) Transference
b.) Reframing
c.) Resistance
d.) Countertransference - ANS-d.) Countertransference
RATIONALE: Countertransference can be defined as the therapist's emotional reaction
to the client. The therapist is having a strong reaction and is being affected by the client.
U r completing an intake with an old man + his daughter at an assisted living center.
Daughter wants her dad 2 move into assisted living facility as he can't take care of
himself. When you ask further its noted the father can grocery shop, attend
appointments + pay bills on his own. The dad has high blood pressure and at risk for
heart conditions. When asked about living preference he states "I am not ready to move
out of my home, I have lived there for 50 yrs and don't want to leave. What should the
s.w. do?
a.) Encourage man to consider his daughters concern's + consider moving into facility
b.) Acknowledge man's statements + explain he is welcome to inquire about facility
when ready
c.) Tell man about amenities the facility has to offer and explain how much he will enjoy
the activities and other residents
d.) Ask the daughter to consult the man's physician regarding his health and ability to
live independ - ANS-b.) Acknowledge the man's statements and explain that he is
welcome to inquire about the facility when he is ready
RATIONALE: The client's right to self determination should be upheld. There is no
indication that he is unable to make decisions on his own.
A client states that they are taking the medication Fluoxetine. What is the MOST likely
diagnosis for this client?
a.) Anxiety
b.) Depression
c.) Borderline Personality Disorder
d.) Specific Phobia - ANS-b.) Depression
, RATIONALE: Fluoxetine is an SSRI medication. Medications that end in "ine" are most
commonly used to treat depression.
What is the best way to ensure family members understand and respect other family
member's points of view in family therapy sessions?
a.) Ask the family members to remain silent when one person is talking.
b.) Encourage the family members to discuss their issues and speak their mind outside
of sessions.
c.) Ask members to repeat back and summarize what they hear the other family
members stating.
d.) Encourage individual therapy first before moving to family therapy. - ANS-c.) Ask
members to repeat back and summarize what they hear the other family members
stating.
RATIONALE: Asking family members to repeat back and summarize what the other
family members are saying deepens active listening and understanding.
A social worker is contacted by an insurance company to confirm the client's
participation in services. The social worker has already received verbal consent from
the client to release information. What would be the MOST appropriate response from
the social worker?
a.) Inform the client the insurance company is verifying services and obtain written
consent to release information.
b.) Give the information to the insurance company since consent has already been
confirmed.
c.) Consult the situation with your supervisor.
d.) Tell the insurance they will need to speak with the billing department directly. -
ANS-a.) Inform the client the insurance company is verifying services and obtain written
consent to release information.
RATIONALE: We cannot release records without a release of information and written
consent directly from the client. Verbal consent is not enough as it will not stand in a
court of law.
You are working in a school setting as a clinician. You are observing a student for a
behavior assessment. During the assessment you witness the teacher punishing the
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