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

Answer

Least restrictive environment means using the lowest level of care that can safely and effectively meet the client's needs.

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

Answer

Supervisors have an ethical and legal obligation to address boundary violations that harm clients, including removing the supervisee and reporting as mandated.

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

Answer

Social work ethics require advocacy at individual and systemic levels, including challenging policies that perpetuate oppression and injustice.

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

Answer

When a client lacks decision-making capacity, a legally designated surrogate uses substituted judgment to make decisions in the client's best interest.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Sharing clinical impressions with the client's employer

Answer

Clinical records are confidential and cannot be shared with an employer without the client's specific written consent.

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Practice Test

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Practice Test

LCSW Ethics and Professional Standards 3