LMSW LMSW Professional Values and Ethics Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A social worker learns that a 17-year-old client is sexually active with a same-age peer and both parties are consenting. The social worker personally disapproves. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's self-determination and continue services without imposing personal values

Answer

Social workers must respect client self-determination and set aside personal values when they do not present a legal or safety concern, including in matters of sexuality.

Question 2

During a home visit, an LMSW notices signs that an elderly client may be experiencing financial exploitation by a family member. What is the PRIORITY action?

Accepted Answer

Report suspected elder financial abuse to adult protective services as required by law

Answer

All U.S. states have mandatory reporting laws requiring social workers to report suspected elder abuse, including financial exploitation, to adult protective services.

Question 3

A social worker is offered an expensive gift from a grateful client who recently completed treatment. The MOST ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift and explain the professional boundary regarding gifts

Answer

NASW ethical standards caution against accepting gifts from clients as they can create boundary violations and dual relationships that compromise professional objectivity.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the ethical concept of 'dual relationship'?

Accepted Answer

A social worker provides therapy to a neighbor with whom they also have a personal friendship

Answer

A dual relationship occurs when a social worker has both a professional and a personal relationship with the same individual, which can impair judgment and harm the client.

Question 5

An LMSW working in a faith-based agency is asked to incorporate religious teachings into sessions with all clients. The social worker is ethically obligated to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure clients are informed of the agency's approach and can choose whether to receive religiously-integrated services

Answer

Informed consent and client self-determination require that clients know about the nature of services and have the right to accept or decline religious components of care.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW LMSW Professional Values and Ethics Questions and Answers 3