SSW Ethical & Legal Practices

Question 1

What governs ethical conduct for school social workers?

Accepted Answer

NASW Code of Ethics

Answer

Teacher handbook

Answer

Student rules

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Principal's discretion

Question 2

What is confidentiality in school social work?

Accepted Answer

Keeping information private

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Sharing freely

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Ignoring records

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Posting updates online

Question 3

When can a school social worker break confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

To prevent harm

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If a teacher asks

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To gossip

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For fun

Question 4

Which law ensures privacy of student education records?

Accepted Answer

ADA

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

FERPA

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IDEA

Question 5

Ethical decision-making requires:

Accepted Answer

Following ethical principles

Answer

Guessing

Answer

Avoiding issues

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Asking students

Question 6

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Permission with understanding

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Silent approval

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Guessing approval

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Verbal confusion

Question 7

Ethical social work involves:

Accepted Answer

Respect for rights

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Favoritism

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Punishment

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Rule breaking

Question 8

Who is responsible for reporting child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Mandated reporters

Answer

Only the principal

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Parents

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Students

Question 9

Legal practices require knowledge of:

Accepted Answer

Education law

Answer

Movie rights

Answer

Lunch policies

Answer

Dress code