ASWB Bachelors 4

Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to persuade the client to use an alternative form of transportation

Answer

The social worker should first attempt to de-escalate and find a safer alternative before considering breach of confidentiality or third-party contact.

Question 2

The concept of 'informed consent' in social work practice requires that clients:

Accepted Answer

Understand the nature, risks, and benefits of services in order to agree voluntarily

Answer

True informed consent requires that clients receive sufficient information about services and agree without coercion, in a language and format they understand.

Question 3

A BSW is assigned a client whose religious beliefs conflict with the social worker's personal values. The MOST ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide competent, non-judgmental services while setting aside personal values

Answer

Social workers are ethically obligated to provide competent, unbiased services regardless of personal value differences.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of 'secondary trauma' in social work?

Accepted Answer

A worker who develops trauma symptoms after repeated exposure to clients' traumatic stories

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress (secondary trauma) results from indirect exposure to clients' trauma experiences, mirroring symptoms of primary trauma.

Question 5

When conducting a biopsychosocial assessment, which domain addresses the client's support networks and community connections?

Accepted Answer

Social

Answer

The social domain of a biopsychosocial assessment examines relationships, support systems, family dynamics, and community involvement.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors 4