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The research design most often used by social workers to improve their practice is: A. Experimental design B. Single-subject design C. Longitudinal design D. Quasi-experimental design - Correct answer b. Single subject design A 26 yr/old female client shares with her male social worker that she is becoming attached to him and often has sexual fantasies about him. She also shares that she would like to see him socially. What should be the social worker's first responsibility? A. Discuss the client's feelings about her sexual fantasies B. Immediatly refer the client to a female social worker C. Clarify the professional nature of the social worker-client relationship D. Discuss the client's pas relationships. - Correct answer c. Clarify the professional nature of the social worker-client relationship. The primary purpose of a service plan is to A. Establish goals B. Assess the home situation C. Monitor behavioral changes D. Evaluate client progress - Correct answer a. Establish goals In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on... A. The immediate presenting problem B. A few specific problems in day-to-day functioning C. A wide range of problems in day to day functioning
D. Underlying personality problems - Correct answer a. The immediate presenting problem When faced by a hostile client in an agency setting, it is best for the social worker to A. Suggest that the client's attitude is making the situation worse B. Accept the client's hostility and talk about non-threatening topics C. Set limits and structure on the interview session D. Acknowledge the client's feelings and encourage discussion of them - Correct answer d. Acknowledge the client's feelings and encourage discussion of them You are a social worker in an outpatient setting. A new client arrives for her first session with you. The client has noticeable hair loss and tells you that she is very tense and is having problems in her relationship with her boyfriend. Your first diagnosis would likely be A. Borderline personality disorder B. Generalized anxiety disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Trichotillomania - Correct answer D. Trichotillomania A social worker who attempts to impose their judgement on clients is most likely to elicit the client's A. Acquiescence B. Cooperation C. Resistance D. Appreciation - Correct answer c. Resistance Establishing rapport with a client is essential in the initial stages of counseling. All of the following techniques are effective except A. Moderate levels of self-disclosure B. Admitting your mistakes C. Sharing personal experience
A client who has received services for several years in a dialysis unit appears for a routine visit. The nurse notices a markedly changed affect and refers the client to to the social worker. When seeing the social worker, the client seems detached, self- absorbed, and tearful. The social worker should first assess the client's A. Life situation and recent changes B. Compliance with medical care C. Concerns about dying D. Feelings about dialysis - Correct answer a. Life situation and recent changes A widower requests help from a social service agency for himself and his two young children. The man explains that his wife died three weeks ago and that he now needs childcare services for his children so that he can return to work. He is obviously in a state of grief and shock over the loss of his wife. The presenting problem in this situation is. A. The recent death of his wife B. The absence of supporting relatives C. The need for childcare services D. The need for employment - Correct answer c. The need for childcare services A social worker employed at a residential youth services agency learns that a fellow employee has multiple convictions for sexual molestation of young children. The agency is unaware of his history. Sexual offenses automatically disqualify applicants for employment in the agency. The social worker's professional and ethical obligation is met by: A. Saying and doing nothing B. Urging the employee to reveal his history to management
C. Immediately notifying the responsible agency supervisor of the situation D. Notifying the man's probation officer - Correct answer c. Immediately notifying the responsible agency supervisor of the situation. During Mrs. S's first appointment in a family agency, the social worker encourages her to express her feelings about the recent placement of her child in a residential facility for the developmentally disabled. Mrs. S talks at length about her physcial health problems. The social worker should, A. Use Mrs. S's remarks about her health to identify unresolved parenting issues B. Refocus the interview on the child's behavior and the reason for the residential placement C. Explore with Mrs. S how her health problems are related to the recent placement of her child. D. Listen to Mrs. S's description of her health as a beginning of a relationship and means of assessing her self-perception. - Correct answer d. Listen to Mrs. S's description of her health as a beginning of a relationship and means of assessing her self- perception. A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents with some symptoms of depression. The patient reports recent changes such as diminished functioning, marked weight gain, early morning awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, and headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication for a medical condition three weeks ago. The worker would first. A. Arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti- depressant prescribed B. Ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side- effects
D. Mentally review progress the client that has made toward goal attainment - Correct answer a. Clearly identify the purpose of the upcoming interview A hospital patient is referred to social services after she complains of insufficient money for food. After talking with the patient, the worker's diagnosis is that the patient, although from a low income family, is not indigent. She seems to constantly have difficulties managing money and does not appear to handle her funds appropriately. Her diet appears nutritionally adequate. The worker's most appropriate action would be to: A. Help the patient obtain assistance from a casework agency for help with money management B. Provide continuing casework treatment though the hospital social services department to insure that her diet remains adequate C. Suggest to the patient that she apply to the public welfare agency to determine eligibility for public assistance D. Reassure the patient that her income can be made to cover her essential needs - Correct answer a. Help the patient obtain assistance from a casework agency for help with money management. During a first interview, a social worker observes that the client moves slowly, has a stooped posture, talks slowly and in a lifeless way, lacks spontaneity, and shows little change in facial expression. The worker would most likely suspect: A. Depression B. A manic stage C. Anxiety D. Delusional thinking - Correct answer a. Depression A couple expressing extreme anger at each other come to a social worker for marital counseling. The social worker should FIRST:
A. Explore the goals the anger is masking B. Clarify whether each partner is willing to hear the other C. Acknowledge the anger each partner has towards the other D. Use the interview to probe for positive feelings each has for the other - Correct answer c. Acknowledge the anger each partner has towards the other A social worker has been asked to assist an elderly client in making alternative living arrangements. In the initial interview, the client repeatedly attempts to discuss past experiences. What is the social worker's MOST appropriate response to the client? A. Ignore the references to the past B. Facilitate discussion of the recollections C. Refer the client for psychiatric evaluation D. Administer a geriatric evaluation scale - Correct answer b. Facilitate discussion of the recollections A hospital social worker interviews a couple whose six month old infant has recently been hospitalized for cystic fibrosis. The social worker notices that the parents are reluctant to touch the child. Based on this information, the social worker's first intervention should be to: A. Explore the parent's reaction to the child's illness B. Refer the couple to a support group C. Evaluate the situation for out-of-home placement D. Provide the couple with information - Correct answer a. Explore the parent's reaction to the child illness A social worker makes a home visit to a Cambodian family whose young child was diagnosed with CP. The worker found that the child waws kept in a darkened room and though fed, was isolated from the family, denied any affection, and seldom bathed. The grandfather wanted the child removed from the family. The social worker should first A. Try to relate to the family to learn more about their values
C. Keep and review case records and notes D. Ask clients for anonymous evaluations. - Correct answer a. Evaluate client's goal attainment A major criterion for a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder involves A. Occasional use B. An arrest record C. Family violence D. Impairment in social and/or occupational functioning due to use
- Correct answer d. Impairment in social and/or occupational functioning due to use Slurred speech, an unsteady gait, impaired attention, sudden mood changes, and impared judgement are symptoms frequently found in A. Anxiety disorder B. ADHD C. Alcohol intoxication D. Schizophrenia - Correct answer c. Alcohol intoxication Delusions, hallucinations and inappropriate affect are characteristics of A. Narcissistic personality B. Anxiety disorder C. Antisocial personality D. Schizophrenia - Correct answer d. Schizophrenia In the social work/client relationship, acceptance is defined as: A. A neutral stance B. Unconditional positive regard C. Agreement with client's values D. An expression of approval - Correct answer b. Unconditional positive regard
In the first interview with a battered woman who wants to leave her violent husband, the social worker should be most aware A. That women often make false claims of violence to improve their situation in custody and financial battles associated with divorce. B. That family treatment should be encouraged as it can reduce the levels of violence C. That the woman may be in great danger, as men who batter are often enraged by the woman's effort to seek help. D. That court orders of protection, social services, and community supports are readily accessible and available to most battered women. - Correct answer c. That the woman may be in great danger, as men who batter are often enraged by the woman's effort to seek help. In counseling battered women, social workers should keep in mind that most battered women are A. Do not care for the batter and find it easy to leave him. B. Believe that they can stop the violence by learning new techniques to control the behavior of their mates C. Trust the confidentiality and protection of the agency D. Do not experience ambivalence towards the batterer and their relationship - Correct answer b. Believe that they can stop the violence by learning new techniques to control the behavior of their mates A family comes to an agency complaining of their child's behavior problems. As a result of the assessment phase, the social worker believes that the marital relationship is the primary problem. The social worker should focus on: A. The parents, confronting them with their relationship issues
C. Reciprocal accountability D. Free association - Correct answer d. Free association The long range focus of community organization techniques is to: A. Develop trust B. Alleviate anxiety C. Reduce dependability D. Arouse anger - Correct answer c. Reduce dependability A 28 year old client with a long standing history of drug use is referred to a social worker by a concerned relative. In the assessment interview, the client tells the social worker about frequent cocaine use. The social worker should first. A. Conduct a family interview to evaluate the families concern B. Begin treatment, focusing on the reason for drug abuse C. Refer the client to a substance abuse program D. Evaluate the client's motivation for change - Correct answer c. Refer the client to a substance abuse program The developmental task for self evaluation and skill learning are associate with what life stage? A. Toddlerhood 2-4 yr B. Early childhood 4-6 yr C. Middle childhood 6-12 yr D. Early adolescence 12-18 yr - Correct answer c. Middle childhood 6-12 yr In working with an acutely depressed client, a social worker's main concern in a first interview is A. Formulating the correct diagnosis B. Referring the client to a psychiatrist
C. Determining suicidal intent D. Selecting the best medication - Correct answer c. Determining suicidal intent A social worker answered a call on a suicidal hotline from a call her who is sarcastic and hostile. The worker's best response is: A. I have no time for this B. I need to keep this line open, so please get to the point or hang up. C. I am going to hang up, so you can call back when you are serious D. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but could you tell me more about the reason for this call - Correct answer d. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but could you tell me more about the reason for this call According to the NASW code of ethics, a social worker's respect for a client's rights to confidentiality A. Forbids sharing confidences revealed by clients with others including insurers and supervisors. B. Is left to the worker's discretion C. Includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without their consent, for compelling reasons. D. Requires workers to keep minimal records since these may not be absolute secure - Correct answer c. Includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without their consent, for compelling reasons. A social worker uses self-disclosure most appropriately during an interview with a client to A. Communicate empathy B. Facilitate discussion of sensitive topics
A. Communicate the feelings of annoyance B. Speak to the person after the group C. Allow the group to respond D. Do nothing until it happens again - Correct answer a. Communicate the feelings of annoyance A patient in a psychiatric hospital is stealing food and hoarding towels. A program of positive and negative reinforcement techniques is starting to address this behavior. The stealing and hoarding was reduced as a result. In this incident, the reinforcement technique would be considered the: A. Independent variable B. Dependent variable C. Parallel variable D. Causal variable - Correct answer a. Independent variable A client in a state of crisis is most likely to evidence A. Reliance on prior patterns of coping B. Preoccupation with the precipitating stress C. Resistance to change D. Reflection on early experiences of stress - Correct answer b. Preoccupation with the precipitating stress During an adult support group, Jerry often speaks sarcastically of Henry's appearance and his inability to communicate well. Joe and Alice are irritated by Jerry's statements and finally tell them that they do not like his behavior. Jerry turns to the social worker and asks him what he did wrong. The social worker would: A. Suggest to Jerry that he ask Joe and Alice what they meant B. Do nothing C. Ask Jerry why he speaks so sarcastically
D. Ask Jerry if he is aware of what he is doing - Correct answer a. Suggest to Jerry that he ask Joe and Alice what they meant A clinic forms a treatment group session of young adults. 4 men and 4 women. All 8 clients are present for the first group session. The social worker introduces himself and the members introduce themselves. Then everyone looks expectantly at the social worker. There is silence. The social worker's most appropriate response is to A. Comment that they are clearly expecting her to start things B. Ask everyone to say something about the problems that have brought them to this group C. Not break the silence; wait for the group to start D. Ask, "where would you like to start" - Correct answer b. Ask everyone to stay something about the problems that have brought them to this group. A middle aged women complaining of recent lack of motivation is seen by a social worker in a mental health agency. The worker would first rule out A. Depression B. Situational stress C. Anxiety D. Bi-polar - Correct answer b. Situational stress Mrs. Lopez, age 76 lives with her adult daughter. She was recently released from the hospital after hip replacement surgery. She refuses to enter a nursing home although her daughter works and cannot care for her full time. What is the most important task of the medical social worker at this time.
visit with friends, though she is usually very social. The most probable DSM-IV diagnosis is. A. Depression B. Post-menopausal depression C. Grief reaction D. There is no DSM-IV diagnosis - Correct answer d. There is no DSM-IV diagnosis The NASW definition of social work includes an emphasis on A. Clinical practice B. Both macro and micro level practice C. Political action D. Continuing education - Correct answer b. Both macro and micro level practice The unique focus of social work is on A. Psychological aspects of life B. Spiritual aspects of life C. Social functioning of individuals, families, and groups D. Ethical standards for practice - Correct answer c. Social functioning of individuals, families, and groups A 40-year-old male client explains that he is seeking care because he suffers from panic attacks. He notes that he gets chills, nausea, dizziness, and experiences fear about once a day. A social worker's FIRST step with this client would be to A. Teach relaxation therapy B. Set goals for reduction of anxiety C. Arrange for a doctor's appointment D. Assess the client's current situation - Correct answer d. Assess the client's current situation
Your have accepted a position working in a sheltered workshop. You will be trained by the last social worker before she leaves her post for a new job. The workshop is specifically designed to help individuals suffering from a developmental delay. You would expect the social worker training you to us a primarily focused on a behavioral approach. Of the following interventions, which would she be LEAST LIKELY to use to train you? A. Provide positive reinforcement to strengthen enhance work performance B. Assess current familial relationships C. Create a performance contract with the client D. Review a new client's past workplace behavior - Correct answer b. Assess current familial relationships A counselor at a local high school contacts a social worker in the welfare protection agency and describes the situation of a 14- year-old girl reporting sexual abuse by her father. The social worker's FIRST step should be to: A. Remove the child from the home B. Interview the child immediately C. Contact the police D. Contact the family - Correct answer B. Interview the child immediately During a group session, a client shares that 7 years ago he set a building on fire, which resulted in the death of a security guard. The social worker may do all of the following EXCEPT: A. Ask group members how they want to handle the situation B. Ignore the statement because the situation happened 7 years ago C. Check out members' feelings
