Practice Questions Flashcards
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A client with bipolar disorder tells their LMSW that they have stopped taking their mood stabilizer because it causes weight gain. What is the BEST initial response?
Answer: Explore the client's concerns about the side effects and their feelings about the medication
Exploring the client's concerns first respects autonomy, builds rapport, and gathers information needed to collaboratively address medication adherence.
Under the NASW Code of Ethics, when a social worker's personal values conflict with a client's choices, the social worker should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Set aside personal values and prioritize the client's right to self-determination
The NASW Code of Ethics requires social workers to uphold client self-determination, setting aside personal values that could interfere with professional obligations.
A mother reports that her 10-year-old child has been having nightmares and bedwetting since witnessing domestic violence in the home. These symptoms MOST likely indicate:
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Nightmares and regression such as bedwetting following trauma exposure are classic presentations of PTSD in children.
An LMSW working in a hospital is asked by a patient's employer for information about the patient's condition. The social worker should:
Answer: Decline to release any information without the patient's written consent
HIPAA and professional ethics require written client authorization before disclosing any protected health information to third parties, including employers.
When using Motivational Interviewing (MI) with an ambivalent client, the technique of 'rolling with resistance' means the social worker should:
Answer: Acknowledge and reflect the client's ambivalence without arguing or confronting
Rolling with resistance in MI involves reflecting ambivalence back without confrontation, preserving the therapeutic relationship and the client's autonomy.
A social worker discovers that a colleague is billing Medicaid for services that were never provided. The MOST appropriate first action is to:
Answer: Document the observation and consult with a supervisor before taking action
Consulting with a supervisor before acting allows the social worker to obtain guidance on proper procedures, protect themselves legally, and ensure accurate reporting.
A client in a community mental health setting discloses that they are undocumented and fears deportation if they seek additional services. The social worker's PRIORITY response is to:
Answer: Reassure the client that mental health records are protected and explain their rights
Informing the client of their privacy rights under HIPAA and applicable confidentiality laws directly addresses their barrier to care and upholds the social work value of social justice.