LMSW LMSW Professional Values and Ethics Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is billing Medicaid for sessions that never occurred. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Confront the colleague privately and give them a chance to self-report

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Ignore it to avoid damaging the professional relationship

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Report the fraudulent billing to the appropriate supervisor or licensing board

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Document the behavior but take no action until more evidence is gathered

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the ethical principle of 'social justice' in social work practice?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for equitable distribution of resources and challenging oppressive systems

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Ensuring each client receives equal amounts of service time

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Maintaining neutrality on all political and social issues

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Focusing exclusively on individual client needs without considering societal factors

Question 3

A client shares information during a session that suggests they may have committed tax fraud years ago. How should the social worker respond?

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality, as past tax fraud is not a mandated reporting situation

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Immediately report the client to the IRS

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Terminate services to avoid legal liability

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Confront the client and demand they turn themselves in

Question 4

An LMSW is asked by their agency to provide services outside their area of competence due to staff shortages. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Accept only if adequate supervision and training will be provided

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Accept the assignment and learn as you go to help the agency

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Refuse all work until fully trained in every possible area

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Report the agency to NASW immediately

Question 5

A client undergoing divorce proceedings asks their social worker to testify on their behalf in court. The social worker has concerns that testimony could harm the client's interests. What should the social worker do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the potential consequences with the client before agreeing to testify

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Refuse outright to protect confidentiality

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Testify only about positive aspects of the client's situation

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Immediately consult a lawyer without informing the client

Question 6

Which ethical standard addresses a social worker's responsibility to avoid letting personal values interfere with professional practice?

Accepted Answer

Professional integrity

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Self-determination

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Cultural competence

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Primacy of clients' interests