Bachelors MCQ Flashcards
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A social worker discovers that a colleague is having a romantic relationship with a current client. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Report the situation to a supervisor or ethics board
Dual relationships that involve romantic contact with current clients are serious ethical violations that must be reported through appropriate channels.
Which of the following BEST describes 'cultural humility' as distinguished from 'cultural competence'?
Answer: An ongoing process of self-reflection and learning about power dynamics
Cultural humility emphasizes lifelong self-reflection, recognizing power imbalances, and remaining open to learning rather than achieving static competence.
A social worker is using task-centered practice with a client experiencing housing instability. Which of the following BEST reflects this approach?
Answer: Collaboratively identifying specific tasks to achieve concrete short-term goals
Task-centered practice is a structured, time-limited approach focused on collaboratively developing specific tasks to address concrete problems.
Which of the following is an example of secondary trauma in social work?
Answer: A social worker develops trauma symptoms after repeatedly hearing clients' traumatic stories
Secondary traumatic stress (secondary trauma) results from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences rather than direct personal trauma.
Under HIPAA, which of the following disclosures of protected health information does NOT require client authorization?
Answer: Reporting to public health authorities for disease surveillance
HIPAA permits disclosure to public health authorities for activities like disease surveillance without client authorization under the public interest exception.
A social worker is planning to terminate services with a client who has met treatment goals. What is the MOST important aspect of planned termination?
Answer: Reviewing progress, processing the client's feelings, and planning for the future
Planned termination should include a review of progress, acknowledgment of the therapeutic relationship, processing of emotions, and a relapse prevention or maintenance plan.
A 15-year-old client discloses to a school social worker that they are sexually active with a consenting 16-year-old peer. There is no evidence of coercion or abuse. What should the social worker do FIRST?
Answer: Explore the client's understanding of healthy relationships and safe sex
Consensual sexual activity between similarly-aged teens is generally not reportable abuse; the social worker should focus on education, safety, and the client's well-being.