ASWB Bachelors Assessment 5

Question 1

A social worker is assessing an elderly client for functional impairment. Which tool is commonly used to assess Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?

Accepted Answer

Katz Index of Independence

Answer

The Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living measures functional status by assessing independence in bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and feeding.

Question 2

During an initial assessment, a client from a refugee background appears distressed when asked about family members. The social worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the difficulty and allow the client to set the pace

Answer

Trauma-informed practice requires acknowledging distress and allowing the client to guide pacing, ensuring safety and trust before gathering potentially traumatic information.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST illustrates the use of collateral information in social work assessment?

Accepted Answer

Contacting a school counselor with the client's consent to discuss a child's behavior

Answer

Collateral information comes from sources other than the client — such as family members, teachers, or other providers — and supplements the client's self-report with appropriate consent.

Question 4

A social worker assesses that a client lacks stable housing, has untreated diabetes, and is experiencing depression. Addressing the housing issue FIRST is consistent with which theoretical framework?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Answer

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs holds that basic physiological and safety needs (such as housing) must be addressed before higher-order needs can be meaningfully targeted.

Question 5

A client tells the social worker, 'I don't think anyone can help me.' In assessment, this statement is MOST relevant to evaluating the client's:

Accepted Answer

Motivation and hope for change

Answer

Expressions of hopelessness directly inform the assessment of a client's motivation, treatment readiness, and potential barriers to engagement in services.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors Assessment 5