Session 7

Question 1

Three issues addresses in conducting assessments are

Answer 1

• What does the client see as his or her primary con-cerns or goals?
• What (if any) current or impending legal mandates must the client and social worker consider?
• What (if any) potentially serious health or safety concerns might require the social worker’s and clients attention ?

Question 2

cultural humility

Answer 2

-worker’s attitude and demeanor invite the client to teach about his or her lived experience

Question 3

View yourself as a ______ and engage those with whom you work for as __________.

Answer 3

learner

informants

Question 4

Gain sufficient ___________ to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups.

Answer 4

self-awareness

Question 5

Social workers view problems as arising from the reciprocal interaction between the _____ and his/her ___________.

Answer 5

person

environment

Question 6

Strategies in conducting assessments

Answer 6

• assess client strengths and limitations
• interpret client data
• strive to see the world through the eyes of the client

Question 7

intrapersonal functioning

Answer 7

biophysical functioning 
cognitive functioning
affective functioning
behavioral functioning
motivation

Question 8

co-morbidity

Answer 8

• co-occurring conditions
• dual diagnoses
• accurate assessment needed for proper treatment

Question 9

In progress notes, the advice for writing proper assessments applies:

Answer 9

avoid conclusions, judgments, and jargon and substitute descriptions that would lead to such conclusions with more objective commentary.

Question 10

SOAP notes refer to

Answer 10

• subjective observations
• objective data
• assessments
• plan

Question 11

Assessment involves synthesizing relevant factors into a ______ ________about the nature of problems and their contributory causes.

Answer 11

working hypothesis

Question 12

These are part of a client’s ______ ______ and thus must be accurate, clear, and thorough, synthesizing various sources of data to provide a comprehensive portrayal of the case (pp. 241, 246).

Answer 12

permanent record

Question 13

Interventions then build on strengths and resources and strive to address __________.

Answer 13

weaknesses

Question 14

Standards for written assessments

Answer 14

1. Remember your purpose and audience
2. Be precise, accurate and legible
3. Avoid the use of labels, subjective terms, and jargon

Question 15

What are SSSs?

Answer 15

social support systems