ASWB Bachelors MCQ 5

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is having a romantic relationship with a current client. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to a supervisor or ethics board

Answer

Dual relationships that involve romantic contact with current clients are serious ethical violations that must be reported through appropriate channels.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'cultural humility' as distinguished from 'cultural competence'?

Accepted Answer

An ongoing process of self-reflection and learning about power dynamics

Answer

Cultural humility emphasizes lifelong self-reflection, recognizing power imbalances, and remaining open to learning rather than achieving static competence.

Question 3

A social worker is using task-centered practice with a client experiencing housing instability. Which of the following BEST reflects this approach?

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively identifying specific tasks to achieve concrete short-term goals

Answer

Task-centered practice is a structured, time-limited approach focused on collaboratively developing specific tasks to address concrete problems.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A social worker develops trauma symptoms after repeatedly hearing clients' traumatic stories

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress (secondary trauma) results from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences rather than direct personal trauma.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, which of the following disclosures of protected health information does NOT require client authorization?

Accepted Answer

Reporting to public health authorities for disease surveillance

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to public health authorities for activities like disease surveillance without client authorization under the public interest exception.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors MCQ 5