Bachelors Prep Flashcards
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A mandatory reporter BSW receives information from a 10-year-old child suggesting physical abuse by a parent. The child begs the worker not to tell anyone. The BSW should:
Answer: Tell the child confidentiality will be broken and make the required report
Mandatory reporting laws require social workers to report suspected child abuse regardless of client requests, and the child should be informed of this obligation.
Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would a BSW address FIRST when working with a homeless client who is also experiencing depression?
Answer: Physiological needs
Maslow's hierarchy places physiological needs (food, shelter, warmth) at the base; these must be addressed before higher-order needs can be met.
In generalist social work practice, the term 'mezzo-level' intervention refers to:
Answer: Work with organizations, groups, and communities
Mezzo-level practice involves work with small groups, organizations, and communities, sitting between micro (individual) and macro (societal) levels.
A BSW in a hospital setting is asked by a physician to share a patient's mental health records without the patient's consent 'to help with treatment.' The BSW should:
Answer: Explain HIPAA provisions and obtain proper authorization before sharing
HIPAA allows treatment-related sharing but typically requires the patient's authorization or a specific exception; the BSW must follow proper legal procedure.
The NASW Code of Ethics identifies the primary obligation of social workers as being to:
Answer: Their clients
The NASW Code of Ethics states that the social worker's primary obligation is to the client's wellbeing and interests.
A BSW is conducting an initial intake with a new client and wants to gather information efficiently. Which interviewing technique is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Open-ended questions to allow the client to share their perspective
Open-ended questions invite clients to share their own narrative and provide richer, more relevant information than closed or leading questions.
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates a dual relationship (also called a dual role)?
Answer: A BSW provides counseling to a neighbor from the same community
A dual relationship occurs when a social worker has a second role with a client (e.g., neighbor, friend, business contact) outside the professional relationship.