Bachelors Flashcards
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A client in a substance use program tells the BSW they plan to drive home while intoxicated. The social worker's FIRST step is to:
Answer: Attempt to persuade the client to use an alternative form of transportation
The social worker should first attempt to de-escalate and find a safer alternative before considering breach of confidentiality or third-party contact.
The concept of 'informed consent' in social work practice requires that clients:
Answer: Understand the nature, risks, and benefits of services in order to agree voluntarily
True informed consent requires that clients receive sufficient information about services and agree without coercion, in a language and format they understand.
A BSW is assigned a client whose religious beliefs conflict with the social worker's personal values. The MOST ethical response is to:
Answer: Provide competent, non-judgmental services while setting aside personal values
Social workers are ethically obligated to provide competent, unbiased services regardless of personal value differences.
Which of the following is an example of 'secondary trauma' in social work?
Answer: A worker who develops trauma symptoms after repeated exposure to clients' traumatic stories
Secondary traumatic stress (secondary trauma) results from indirect exposure to clients' trauma experiences, mirroring symptoms of primary trauma.
When conducting a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain addresses the client's support networks and community connections?
Answer: Social
The social domain of a biopsychosocial assessment examines relationships, support systems, family dynamics, and community involvement.
A BSW working in a hospital is asked by a physician to share a patient's mental health history without the patient's consent. The social worker should:
Answer: Decline to share and explain confidentiality requirements to the physician
Confidentiality is protected regardless of the requester's role, and information may only be shared with proper consent or legally defined exceptions.
The NASW Code of Ethics standard of 'social justice' in social work refers to:
Answer: Pursuing change that addresses discrimination, oppression, and unequal distribution of resources
Social justice as a professional value requires social workers to challenge systemic inequities and advocate for vulnerable and marginalized populations.