LCSW Ethics and Professional Standards 3

Question 1

The ethical concept of 'least restrictive environment' in clinical decision-making means:

Accepted Answer

The least intensive appropriate level of care should be used

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Clients should always be treated in outpatient settings

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Hospitalization should never be considered an option

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Clinicians should avoid all restrictive interventions

Question 2

An LCSW discovers that a supervisee has been romantically involved with a client. As supervisor, the LCSW should:

Accepted Answer

Address the violation, remove the supervisee from client contact, and report as required

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Keep the matter private to protect the supervisee's career

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Advise the supervisee to end the relationship and continue supervising

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Consult the client to determine if harm occurred before acting

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the ethical obligation of social work advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Promoting social justice and challenging unjust policies on behalf of clients and communities

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Advocating only when clients request it

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Limiting advocacy to individual client needs only

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Avoiding political involvement to maintain professional neutrality

Question 4

When a client is unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment, the LCSW should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain substituted judgment from a legal guardian or healthcare proxy

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Proceed without consent since the client cannot understand

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Terminate services until the client regains decision-making capacity

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Allow family members to consent informally without documentation

Question 5

Documentation in clinical social work serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Sharing clinical impressions with the client's employer

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Supporting continuity of care

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Providing a legal record of services

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Justifying third-party billing

Question 6

The concept of 'reasonable care' in malpractice applies when an LCSW's conduct is compared to:

Accepted Answer

What a reasonably competent social worker would do in similar circumstances

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The most skilled social worker in the country

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The client's subjective expectations of care

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State licensing board minimum requirements only