ASWB Bachelors Prep 3

Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

Tell the child confidentiality will be broken and make the required report

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws require social workers to report suspected child abuse regardless of client requests, and the child should be informed of this obligation.

Question 2

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs would a BSW address FIRST when working with a homeless client who is also experiencing depression?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Answer

Maslow's hierarchy places physiological needs (food, shelter, warmth) at the base; these must be addressed before higher-order needs can be met.

Question 3

In generalist social work practice, the term 'mezzo-level' intervention refers to:

Accepted Answer

Work with organizations, groups, and communities

Answer

Mezzo-level practice involves work with small groups, organizations, and communities, sitting between micro (individual) and macro (societal) levels.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

Explain HIPAA provisions and obtain proper authorization before sharing

Answer

HIPAA allows treatment-related sharing but typically requires the patient's authorization or a specific exception; the BSW must follow proper legal procedure.

Question 5

The NASW Code of Ethics identifies the primary obligation of social workers as being to:

Accepted Answer

Their clients

Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics states that the social worker's primary obligation is to the client's wellbeing and interests.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors Prep 3