Practice Exam

Question 1

A 35 yo individual has recently experiences the death of a parent and the loss of a job, and has increased consumptions of alcohol. Which of the following areas should be assessed FIRST by the social worker?

Question 2

A social worker has been treating a client for two months in an agency setting and is experiencing intense sexual attraction toward the client. The social worker’s BEST response is to:

Question 3

The ability to keep personal feelings and needs separate from work relationships BEST represents which social work ethical standard?

Question 4

In a routine review of case records at a mental health center, a social work supervisor discovers that case managers routinely refer all Native American/First Nations clients to either AA or al-anon. In discussing this practice with case managers the supervisor learns that the referrals are made without obtaining information about the clients’ use of abuse of substances. How can the supervisor effectively address this practice?

Question 5

At an intake session, a client requests medication for sleep. Since becoming unemployed, the client has used alcohol as a sedative. The client is worried about finances and is afraid of being evicted. The social worker should FIRST:

Question 6

A client with whom a social worker has worker for several years suddenly dies. The social worker is very distressed by the death. During supervision, the supervisor encourages expression and ventilation of feelings. The supervisor is providing:

Question 7

A school age boy is being beaten almost daily by his father, who has a drug and alcohol problem for which he received no treatment. The boy solved his school conflicts by punching and kicking younger children. This behavior is BEST described as:

Question 8

Client feedback indicates a social workers interpretation is on target is BEST displayed when the client:

Question 9

A social work administrator is responsible for record keeping at a large agency. Which approach is MOST appropriate for maintaining client records?

Question 10

A school social worker meets with a teenager who is increasingly frustrated and disengaged in school. The student appears to be bright by unmotivated and does not submit completed homework assignments. Meetings with the students have not resulted in changes in the teen’s behaviors. What should the social worker do NEXT.

Question 11

A doctor notifies a hospital social worker that a child with chronic illness has not kept any appointments in the past year and must be evaluated four times a year. The doctor states that if the child does not come for the appointments, it will be considered medical neglect by the parents. the social worker learns the mother has a physical disability and lives over an hour away from the medical center. the mother asked if the child can be treated at a local medical center instead What is the MOST appropriate action for the social worker to take?

Question 12

A client is referred to a social worker regarding depression that began eight months earlier. The client reports irritability, sleep problems, and loss of appetite. In exploring the onset of depression, the social worker learns that the client had an abortion nine months ago. What should the social worker do FIRST?

Question 13

An adoption social worker is involved in permanency planning for siblings and ants to place them in the same home. One of the siblings is receiving therapy and has severe behavioral problems that may make adoption difficult. In considering whether the siblings can be placed together, what should the social worker fo FIRST?

Question 14

A family services agency has a high number of clients who do not keep appointments. The agency’s social work administrator conducts a client satisfaction survey, which reveals that clients believe the agency is not welcoming to their children. To address the clients concerns, the administrator should FIRST:

Question 15

During an initial therapy session with a social worker, a client indicates that she wants to disclose certain information but is reluctant to do so because it involves others in her family. In response, the social worker should:

Question 16

A rural social worker has recently been assigned to work with a person convicted of child molestation. The social worker is now knowledgeable or skillful enough in the treatment of sex offenders to provide effective services. What should the social worker do in this situation?

Question 17

Privileged communication is BEST defined as

Question 18

Over a period of several months, a social worker thoroughly prepares a client for joining a groups, including the establishment of a contract for three months of participation. After one group session, the client informs the social worker that she will not return to the group. What should the social worker do FIRST?

Question 19

Research findings from a study of cancer patients in one hospice agency can be generalized to:

Question 20

A social worker meets with the group of concerned citizens who want to stop youth drinking and driving. At an initial meeting, it is suggested that if the youth can find jobs then they will not drink. Another suggestion is that the parents should become more involved in the youths’ lives. They also want the police department to be more accountable for what happens with the youth. What should the social worker encourage the group to consider FIRST?

Question 21

What is the FIRST thing that social workers should do when attempting to evaluate institutionalized racism in their agencies?

Question 22

In a clinical setting, information gathered from an ecomap is MOST often used to:

Question 23

A school social worker working with an adolescent girl is concerned about the girl’s weight loss and withdrawal from her peer group. Upon questioning, the girl expresses fear of gaining weight and states that she exercises three hours a day and has stopped menstruating. What initial diagnosis should the social worker consider?

Question 24

A social worker at a senior health center is working in a government program that provides services to all seniors. What is this approach to the provision of services called?

Question 25

A social worker in a youth recreation program conducts an initial interview with a teenager. The social worker concludes that the presenting problems involve the teen’s need to get a job to meet personal needs. What should the social worker do NEXT?

Question 26

A social worker can BEST enhance a family’s ability to understand each other’s views by requesting that they:

Question 27

During supervision, a social worker talks about personal feelings of inadequacy that surfaced during sessions with a particular client. The social workers reaction describes:

Question 28

An agency social worker becomes aware that a coworker frequently consumes alcohol on their lunch break. When this occurs the coworker does not appear intoxicated. The individual is responsible for driving foster children to and from specialized services throughout the day. What is the FIRST action that social worker should take?

Question 29

The personality disorder that is characterized by a restricted range of emotional experience and expression is:

Question 30

A nursing home social worker has a client who is elderly and mentally alert. The client declines a medical procedure that most likely will prolong life. An adult child tries to persuade the social worker to change the clients mind about the decision. The social worker should:

Question 31

A client begins seeing a social worker at the encouragement of family members. Family members are concerned about the client’s well-being after losing a long term job seven months ago. The client reports being frequently irritable and unable to focus on tasks. The client has also been experiencing muscle tension and insomnia. The client is MOST likely experiencing which disorder?

Question 32

A belief that one’s thoughts alone can result in the accomplishment of certain wishes is:

Question 33

Which of the following activities is least effective for social worker engaging clients in the beginning phase of treatment?

Question 34

A supervisor finds that a social worker has good skills interviewing clients but has difficulty presenting case information. What is the FIRST thing that the supervisor should recommend to enhance the social workers skills in this area?

Question 35

In developing a therapy group in an adult psychiatric setting, which of the following criteria is MOST important?

Question 36

A 22 yo patient is currently in residential treatment because of her developmental disability. She reports to the social worker that her uncle sexually abuses her while on home visits and she doesn’t want him to do this anymore. The social workers BEST response should be to:

Question 37

A social worker student is providing therapy during the field placement at a community mental health center. A client reports the urge to overdose on a bottle of medication to escape emotional pain. The student has no experience working with clients who are suicidal. What is the BEST action for the social work student to take?

Question 38

The systems approach in social work practice is MOST accurately described as a:

Question 39

A social worker has been treating an adolescent for one year but has met with parents only briefly at the time of intake. The social worker has been appointed to a local committee and has learned that the clients mother is also on the committee. It would be most appropriate for the social worker to FIRST:

Question 40

A Navajo couple bring their sick child to a health clinic close to the reservation. The non Navajo doctor and supervisor criticize the family for first taking the child to a traditional Navajo healer. This behavior is BEST understood in what context?

Question 41

Which of the following activities MOST accurately measure client progress during social work treatment?

Question 42

A social worker plans to refer a client for services at a substance abuse rehab center. What is the FIRST step the social worker should take in the referral process?

Question 43

Which of the following interventions BEST addresses the treatment of a family life cycle crisis?

Question 44

A social worker who advocates for legislative change can BEST build credibility with legislators by:

Question 45

Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of mild or major neurocognitive disorder?

Question 46

A social worker at a correctional facility is providing a treatment group for substance abusers who are at the prison. A prison classification committee has selected 12 group participants of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. During the first three weeks, the social worker notices that very few inmates seem willing to speak. Which statement MOST likely explains the members’ reluctance to talk in the group?

Question 47

A client who experienced severe neglect by his biological parents during infancy is brought to a social work agency for evaluation. According to records, the client lived with several foster families before being adopted at the age of 5. Despite receiving consistent nurturance from his adoptive family, the client has failed to bond with them. Upon initial assessment, a social worker notes that the client’s inhibitions and ambivalence toward others could indicate the presence of:

Question 48

A social worker is contacted by a client whose initial complaint is depression. The client reports symptoms of insomnia, headaches, inability to eat, vomiting and neck aches. the FIRST action the social worker should take in this situation is to:

Question 49

A social worker is providing court mandated services to a child of a divorcing couple. The court has granted the father sole custody. The child’s mother demands the social worker share the child’s records with her. What should the social worker do in response to the request?

Question 50

A social worker who is part of an interdisciplinary team is collaborating in a patients care in a mental health facility. The social worker disagrees with the other team members about the appropriate time for discharge of the patient. What should the social worker do?

Question 51

A social worker is working in a mental health agency with a client who has met with several other social workers in the agency. After the third session, the client calls and leaves a message stating an intention to discontinue. What should the social worker do?

Question 52

A community based mental health clinic has just added a computer program that social work staff will be using for client data. The MOST important benefit of this system for the agency is to:

Question 53

A social worker studying parent-child interactions observes that an eight month old baby prefers his father over all other caregiver and makes intentional efforts to be near him. This behavior is BEST described as a reflection of:

Question 54

A Caucasian social worker meets a new Latino client for an initial assessment in an outpatient clinic. The social worker notes that the client appears very anxious, defensive, and somewhat hostile. After some discussion, it appears that the cultural differences may be interfering with the client’s ability to develop rapport with the social worker. What should the social worker do?

Question 55

A mother in an intact family seek help for her child at a child guidance clinic but informs the social worker that she does not want her husband to know that she has applied. The social worker should FIRST:

Question 56

A school social worker has written parental authorization to provide treatment to a teenager with academic problems. The teen reveals being distracted by an intimate relationship with a classmate, which is noted in the record. After several session, the parents who are unaware of the relationship, submit a written request for a copy of the teen’s record. What should the social worker do FIRST?

Question 57

At what age does normal separation anxiety typically begin?

Question 58

Both the general public and decision makers have very little awareness of a community problem brought to the attention of a social worker. What strategy can BEST facilitate the development of policies or programs to correct the problem?

Question 59

An acute care hospital social worker is asked by a doctor to see a patient who was admitted after ingesting a large quantity of laundry detergent. The patient is alert and orientated and states he was trying to kill himself. His affect is flat and he makes little eye contact. He states that he is discouraged that he did not succeed in the suicide attempt. What should the social worker do FIRST?

Question 60

The FIRST task of a multidisciplinary team is to:

Question 61

A nursing home social worker has arranged for a resident to return home after receiving rehab services. The social worker has made arrangements for home health care and an in-home meal supplier to provide services to the client. After the resident’s discharge, what should the social worker do?

Question 62

A 13 year old adolescent meets with a social worker because of poor hygiene, sleeping in class, and stealing food from the cafeteria. What should the social worker assess for FIRST?

Question 63

A gay or lesbian adolescent faces the greatest need of treatment and the MOST stress during which of the following stages?

Question 64

A nonprofit social work agency is preparing to develop its strategic plan for upcoming five years. What is the FIRST step in the process?

Question 65

A young man comes to a social worker very upset because he is unhappy in his marriage and wants to end it. His religion, which is important to him, prohibits divorce. He states that he does not know why he is so unhappy and that he feels guilty about wanting to end the marriage. His wife does not want him to leave. She has the support of his family and their church. The social workers FIRST action should be to:

Question 66

In clarifying expectation in the social worker-client relationship, which of the following factors is MOST important for the client and the social worker to establish?

Question 67

A social worker has been leading a therapy group for two months. Some of the group members begin to challenge the social worker as the leader of the group. What should the social worker do?

Question 68

A social worker is working with a client who is in the midst of a very difficult divorce and custody battle. The social worker is contacted by the client’s spouse’s attorney, who is obtaining a subpoena to request records of the social workers work with the client. The social worker should:

Question 69

A social worker is asked to evaluate a ten year old who was reported to be talking with peers about explicit sexual activity and singing a song about incest. After ruling out direct sexual abuse to the child, the social worker should NEXT:

Question 70

High school teachers report to the school social worker that a student has been verbally intimidating other student. The student is also reported as lying about completing homework as is frequently absent. What should the social worker do FIRST to assess the situation?

Question 71

A social worker is interviewing a client in a community mental health clinic. The client first completes a computer assessment and then is interviewed by the social worker. Although the interview findings reveal the client has mild anxiety symptoms, the computer assessment indicates high levels of depression. What should the social worker do?

Question 72

A 40 year old man comes home after work to find that his wife of 15 years has moved out. She has removed all of the furniture and taken their two children. In the initial interview one week later, the client tells the social worker that he fears that he will never see his family again. He cries easily and states that he feel confused. The MOST likely diagnosis for this client is:

Question 73

A social worker is working with an involuntary client whose children have been removed from the home for abuse and neglect. To increase the likelihood of the children’s return to the home, the worker should FIRST focus on:

Question 74

Faking a mental or physical illness without any obvious external rewards can be best defined as:

Question 75

A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the community. The FIRST step in completing the policy analysis is to:

Question 76

Under what condition they a social worker share a client’s case record without the client’s permission?

Question 77

Working with clients to assist them in understanding how their past experience influences their present actions is using which general model a practice?

Question 78

In the course of individual therapy with a social worker a client exhibits cleaning demanding and intrusive behaviors. The social worker experiences a strong desire to withdraw. The social workers response is an example of:

Question 79

What is the normal life crisis that children must resolve during middle childhood?

Question 80

What is involved in the planning phase of the problem-solving process in social work practice?

Question 81

A social worker conducts intake interviews at a substance abuse treatment program and has an interview scheduled with a person who has a cognitive disability. To be effective the social worker should:

Question 82

In working with a family in which father daughter incest has occurred the most important requirement for positive change within the family is the:

Question 83

During an initial interview with the social worker a woman client reports that since her marriage one and a half years ago she has had no desire for sexual relationship with her husband. She engages in sacks only one pressured by him and she dissociates during intercourse. She also has been having recurring violent nightmares and suicidal thought. The best course of action for the social worker is to:

Question 84

A client asks A social worker about an anonymous HIV test. The social worker explained that an anonymous test option is:

Question 85

Lithium would most likely be prescribed for what type of disorder?

Question 86

When the social worker discovers that the client has been lying the most helpful action is to

Question 87

A client telephones to inform her social worker that she is depressed and wants to kill herself. The social workers first response to this information is to:

Question 88

Social worker is planning an intervention with the client. The social worker should first assess the clients:

Question 89

After three treatment sessions in a crisis center setting with an adult victim of a recent sexual assault the issue of incest in the client’s childhood surfaces. What is the most appropriate action for the social worker to take?

Question 90

A social worker assessed as a victim of psychological abuse by a long-term partner. What is most important for the social worker to remember about the cycle of abuse within a relationship?

Question 91

A social worker in a community based mental health clinic has a client with multiple needs. Several of the client’s needs cannot be addressed by the mental health clinic. What should the social worker do first?

Question 92

A second grade student has repeated absences an unclean appearance and occasional bruises. The student has historically maintained average grades and does not present behavior difficulties in the classroom setting. What should the school social worker do first in the situation?

Question 93

The means of communication most often misinterpreted by a non-native American social worker working with a traditional Native American client is:

Question 94

A social worker at a family counseling agency complete an intake assessment with a client who has a history of being violent. The client reports his intention to harm his wife upon her return from a trip believing that she is having an affair. What is the most appropriate action for the social worker to take?

Question 95

A newly hired social worker is assigned supervisory responsibility for an experience social worker. The supervisor observes impressive agency commitment and knowledge of community resources on the part of the supervisee. However a review of the supervisee’s case records indicate that there may be in equities and services provided to certain clients. Which approach would best allow the supervisor to determine whether or not this is occurring?

Question 96

A physician has recommended nursing home placement for a 92-year-old patient who is currently hospitalized with circulatory problems and dementia. The patient 89-year-old wife insists that she can continue caring for him at home. In preparing a discharge plan the hospital social worker should:

Question 97

During which stage of group development with the group leader most likely do multiple reviews of the group’s purpose and ground rules

Question 98

A social worker employed at an adoption agency is working with a same-sex couple who have lived together for 10 years. What should the social worker do first?

Question 99

A social worker works in a community where gangs and drugs are a major problem. The mayor has requested that the social worker develop a plan involving the community to reduce gang violence and drug related problems. What should the social worker do first?

Question 100

An instrument used to measure the intellectual capacity of a child is the:

Question 101

A client who is dying of cancer informs the social worker that she is leaving the social worker a monetary gift and her will. The social worker should:

Question 102

When conducting an assessment for indicators of physical abuse, a social worker routinely interviews observers who may have seen or heard the abuse occurring. This observers are known as:

Question 103

When interpreting legislation to a client, a social worker should:

Question 104

Which of the following tasks is the first step in setting up a program evaluation?

Question 105

During an interview with the social worker, a client describes a schedule that includes having to care for an elderly patient, meet in approaching deadline at work, and complete a major paper for a graduate class. The social worker replies, it seems that you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. The social worker is demonstrating the technique of:

Question 106

A hospital social worker has a client who is noncompliant with management of diabetes. The client states, this illness is God’s will and God will cure me if God sees fit. How should the social worker respond first?

Question 107

A social worker in a rural community attend a church where there are many other older adults with chronic health conditions. Some have expressed a need for available assistance in the local community. The social worker is aware of a nurse, physician, and a physical therapist who are members of the church. And exploring the possibility of creating a church sponsored service designed to meet the needs of the elderly members, The social worker should first:

Question 108

A social workers client is denied continued public housing because her recently estranged husband was convicted on felony charges. The husband is currently incarcerated. What should the social worker do first?

Question 109

I social worker is completing a mental status exam on a client from a different ethnic group. Which area of the mental status exam is most likely to prompt assessment bias us on the part of the social worker?

Question 110

A school counselor contacted social worker in a community health center regarding several students who are having trouble coping with their parents mental illnesses. What is the social workers best response?

Question 111

A social worker is a member of the disaster response team in a community where there was a recent tornado. And elementary school was destroyed and three children were killed. A month later, parents and school officials ask the social worker to evaluate a child whose behavior has become unmanageable in class. The child is having difficulty concentrating and has not completed any assignments in several weeks. What should the social worker do first?

Question 112

During a regular weekly session with the client in recovery from chemical dependency, a social worker notes that the client appeared irritated when asked the standard questions about the progress of recovery during the past week. After several minutes the social worker states, you have been telling me that you still want to work on recovery issues, but today you are not participating in the process. What has changed? In this instance the social worker is encouraging feedback from the client through the use of:

Question 113

A social worker is working with a client who is severely depressed. The social worker has learned that earlier in the year and the client posted to others of his perceived important, white without sleep for several days, spend large amounts of money, and talks rapidly.. The most likely diagnosis for this client is:

Question 114

The personalities disorder in which the individual is hypersensitive to potential rejection, has low self-esteem, it’s socially withdrawn, and is generally unwilling to enter social relationships is:

Question 115

An 18 month old child routinely returns to his mother, seeking assurance of her love. According to developmental object relations theory, the child actions are an expression of which process?

Question 116

A social worker is developing a community program to address contact problems in youth. What should the social worker do first to reach the greatest number of at risk youth?

Question 117

A young child witnesses the murder of a stepparent. Afterwards, she begins having nightmares and refuses to follow any rules at home. The parent brings the child to the mental health center for an assessment. What should the social worker do first?

Question 118

A group leader praises one member of a treatment group of eight adolescent boys for a particular behavior. Other group members reproduce the positive behavior in later group sessions. Which of the following theories explains the process of interaction among group members in the group leader?

Question 119

A family is in therapy with the social worker for problems related to one parents alcoholism. One of the children frequently engages in negative attention getting behaviors at home that the family tends to discuss during each family session. The child is most likely occupying the role of:

Question 120

A teacher notices that a child often stares into space. It is difficult to regain the attention of the child who shows a startle response when called. After a possible medical problems are ruled out, the school social worker learns that the child recently experienced physical abuse. The child’s behavior is most likely represent:

Question 121

A client and a substance abuse clinic presents with anxiety and tremors. He complains of poor appetite and an inability to sleep. The client is most likely experiencing withdrawal from:

Question 122

A social worker has been seeing a 30-year-old mother of three in individual therapy for six months. During the session, the client reports tearfully that she frequently loses it and smacked her oldest child. The client is remorseful and asks for help for controlling her anger. The social worker is primary responsibility is to:

Question 123

What is the most practical research design for conducting an agency program evaluation?

Question 124

A social worker provide services to a transgender client who reports that he is subjected to hurtful comments at work about his gender orientation. Which action should the social worker take first?

Question 125

An elderly terminally ilL client informs a social worker of plans to commit suicide. After implementing a safety contract with the client, the social worker struggled with how to proceed with the case. What is the best course of action for the social worker to take?

Question 126

A therapist selecting conjoint treatment of the partners in a troubled marriage will offer psychotherapy for:

Question 127

For several years, a social worker at a mental health center has been using the problem-solving approach with a client who has been depressed. And using that approach, what should the social worker do?

Question 128

During a session, a 15-year-old boy informs a social worker that he is in an intimate relationship with another teenage boy. He asked that the social worker not tell his parents because he is afraid that they will disown him and ask him to leave home. The best course of action for the social worker to take in this situation is to:

Question 129

I social worker supervisor becomes aware that agency crisis workers are not offering in-home assessment as policy dictates. The supervisor should first:

Question 130

I social worker is providing therapy to a client who is in treatment for one year. The client is two months behind in payment of fees in spite of having made special arrangements with the social worker for paying the bill. Professional ethics allow the social worker to:

Question 131

I social worker at a university counseling center has had several sessions with a client who is from the Navajo nation. The client is experiencing difficulty in a class where students are expected to vigorously debate issues. The social worker in this case should first:

Question 132

While gathering family information, the social worker learns that the mother is unemployed, has a few social support, and has been physically abused by the spouse. The social worker should first help the mother to:

Question 133

A 16-year-old female is placed in a residential treatment center. She has had two hospitalizations in the past year for homicidal threats. She is currently agitated, angry, and isolate herself from others. She refuses to meet the social worker to whom she had been assigned. What action should the social worker take first?

Question 134

A social worker at a senior counseling center see is a new self-referred a client who supposed of 50 years has died recently. And beginning to affect the client, the social worker considered normal bereavement responses, which include:

Question 135

I social worker at a medical hospital is asked to assess possible abuse or neglect of a patient who is elderly. The social worker suspicions of abuse would be heightened if the patient:

Question 136

A woman who is five months pregnant speaks with the social worker at an adoption agency to request information. The woman explains that she lives with her sister, and her sister’s boyfriend is threatening to force her out of the home. She explained that she does not feel safe. What should the social worker do first?

Question 137

I surgeon tells the family of a 79-year-old patient who is still on a recovery unit that the patient has only a few months to live. The next day, a social worker attends a family meeting with the patient in a private room to develop a plan for discharge. At this time the patient is unaware of the diagnosis and prognosis and has questions about the surgery. The social worker should:

Question 138

If social worker has designed a study to measure the effectiveness of a community support program for clients with a chronic mental illness. The social worker is developing a process for ensuring informed consent but is concerned about the level of competency, which may vary from day today in some clients. What should the social worker do?

Question 139

A social worker works in a daycare facility with children from multiple ethnic backgrounds. Parents are complaining about the social workers lack of sensitivity. The social work supervisor should first:

Question 140

A 19-year-old female request therapy because she recently realized she is pregnant and is struggling with her decision to terminate the pregnancy. The social worker is strongly opposed to abortion. To effectively serve this client, the social worker must:

Question 141

A social worker is having difficulty convene acceptance to a client who values conflict with those of the social worker. What action should the social worker take first in regard to the situation?

Question 142

A social worker returns to work after experiencing the death of a parent and is concerned about being able to work effectively with clients who have experienced similar losses. The social worker should first:

Question 143

A 21-year-old male is approaching discharge from the hospital following a serious suicide attempt. The social worker meet with him before discharge to assess the emotional state. He will not answer any specific questions. The client tell the social worker that he just needs to go home. The social worker should next:

Question 144

I social worker in a nursing home is asked to see a client who is experiencing mild depression and difficulty sleeping and eating. The client usually has a good appetite and participate in recreational activities but for the past two weeks has the client to participate in activities offered by the facility. The client was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia. The social worker should:

Question 145

A 25-year-old male client has signed a release of information for an agency to receive a psychological report from the local mental health center. Contained within the report a references to previous treatment and other settings. It is within the principles of confidentiality for the agency to:

Question 146

A social worker is employed after hours at a crisis telephone line while there, the social worker receives an anonymous call from someone who is concerned about a friend’s self-destructive behavior and mentions the name of the friend. The social worker recognizes the names as that of a client currently being treated by the social worker. The information given by the caller has not been shared by the client in therapy. The social worker should;

Question 147

A social worker meets with a supervisor for a formal evaluation. They discuss specific problems that the social worker has been encountering as well as future work expectation. The nature of this process is BEST described as:

Question 148

A client is referred to a rape crisis center. During the intake process, the client repeatedly strays off topic from the social workers questions with trivial information. Which of the following techniques should the social worker employ?

Question 149

After a fight with a family member, a client is court ordered to receive treatment. During the initial meeting with the social worker, the client describes frequent outbursts of anger and thoughts of seriously harming a family member. The social worker should FIRST:

Question 150

In Working with a client, a social worker faces a conflict between two ethical principles that point to different solution. How should the social worker resolve this dilemma?

Question 151

During the interview, a social worker says to a client. “A moment ago you were talking about your wife, then you switched to your daughter’s behavior, and now your discussion your coworker. I am having trouble following you. Could we go back to the subject of your wife.? The social worker is using which of the following techniques?

Question 152

Which medication is MOST likely to be used in treating bipolar 1 disorder?

Question 153

The board of directors of a nonprofit social work service agency plans the agenda for its meeting. What is the MOST appropriate topic for the board to consider?

Question 154

A social worker’s client frequently calls between appointments to change appointment times. The social worker feels angry toward the client for the inconvenience. The social worker should FIRST:

Question 155

A social worker reports to the supervisor that a fellow employee asks her out for dates even after she has refused and asked him to stop. The supervisors should:

Question 156

A social worker visits the home of a 31 year old client with schizophrenia. The mother of the client informs the social worker that the client has reported being fondled by her physician. After speaking with the client about the details of the incident, what should the social worker do NEXT?

Question 157

The preferred goal for permanency planning is:

Question 158

In the psychosocial model, what technique is central to the casework process?

Question 159

A mother has brought her 14 yo daughter to see a social worker because of truancy, alcohol use, and oppositional behavior. During the course of the intake, the mother and daughter begin to argue about the answers given to the social worker. The social worker should:

Question 160

A social work supervisor in a mental health agency is determining caseload assignments for several new social worker. In making these assignments, the supervisor’s most important consideration should be the:
a. Availability of time in

Question 161

A social worker is preparing for an initial interview with an adolescent referred for behavioral health services. During the first session, the social worker should:

Question 162

During a marriage counseling session, the husband complains that his wife has been yelling and threatening him for no reason. Closer exploration by the social worker reveals that the wife is actually angry with her boss. What defense mechanism hsa the wife been using?

Question 163

A social worker is evaluating the effectiveness of programs in addressing problems and attaining stated goals. What is the MOST important information to collect about the programs?

Question 164

A family with two children living in a rural area has been referred to an agency by the school principal. Both children have continuous colds, and the principle has voiced concern to the parents. Upon investigation, the social workers discovers that the family loves next to an experimental farming field managed by a university. Both parents have low income jobs with no medical insurance. The social workers short-term goal should be to:

Question 165

A social worker leads an educational group for parents seeking help in learning how to socialize their children through nonviolent means. Several group members have young children who exhibit noncompliance ad disobedient behavior. To help their children learn new behaviors such as complying with reasonable parental requests, they should introduce reinforcement based on which of the following schedules?

Question 166

A social worker is working with prospective adoptive parents and the 12 years child in their care pending completion of adoption. The parents describe the child as stupid and an idiot in the child’s presence despite repeated suggestions to discontinue these negative comments. The social worker should:

Question 167

On the way home from school, a 13 yo observes a mugging in a city alley. Upon seeing the victim being beaten, the teenager quickly turns around and runs away from the scene. According to crisis theory, what term BEST describes this behavior?

Question 168

A couple and their teenager are referred to a family agency for treatment of problems related to the teen’s poor school performance and social difficulties. In the initial family session, while the parents detail their complaints, the teen appears frightened and overwhelmed by what is being said. What is the social workers MOST appropriate response in this situation?

Question 169

According to ego psychology theory, the role of superego is to: