Clinical Trivia Flashcards

A client discloses intent to harm a specific, identifiable person. Under the duty to protect (Tarasoff), the social worker MUST:

Answer: Warn the intended victim and notify law enforcement

The Tarasoff ruling established the duty to protect identifiable third parties, which overrides confidentiality and requires warning the potential victim.

Which stage of Kübler-Ross's model involves clients making deals or promises in hopes of reversing a loss?

Answer: Bargaining

Bargaining is the stage where individuals attempt to negotiate to postpone or undo a loss, often with a higher power or healthcare providers.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat:

Answer: Borderline personality disorder

Marsha Linehan developed DBT specifically to address the emotional dysregulation and suicidality associated with borderline personality disorder.

A social worker treating a veteran who avoids driving, has nightmares about an IED explosion, and feels emotionally numb is MOST likely addressing:

Answer: Post-traumatic stress disorder

Avoidance, intrusive nightmares, and emotional numbing persisting beyond one month after a traumatic event meet criteria for PTSD.

Which technique in psychodynamic therapy involves the therapist pointing out a client's recurring behavioral pattern without direct interpretation?

Answer: Confrontation

Confrontation in psychodynamic therapy draws a client's attention to a pattern or discrepancy without yet providing a deep interpretation.

The NASW Code of Ethics identifies which of the following as the primary obligation of social workers?

Answer: Clients

The NASW Code of Ethics states that the primary responsibility of social workers is to promote the well-being of clients.

A client who uses alcohol to cope with anxiety is BEST described as exhibiting:

Answer: Self-medication

Self-medication refers to using a substance to manage or alleviate symptoms of an underlying psychological or emotional condition.