LMSW LMSW Social Work Ethics and Values Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is billing Medicaid for sessions that never occurred. What is the social worker's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior through appropriate channels

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Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict

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Confront the colleague privately and take no further action

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Document the concern but wait for more evidence

Question 2

Which ethical principle is most directly violated when a social worker begins a romantic relationship with a former client six months after termination?

Accepted Answer

Dual relationships boundary violation

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

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Autonomy

Question 3

A client asks their LMSW to write a letter of support for a custody case. The social worker has concerns about the client's parenting. What should the social worker do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concerns honestly with the client before deciding whether to write the letter

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Write the letter as requested to maintain the therapeutic alliance

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Refuse without explanation

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Write a neutral letter that omits any concerns

Question 4

Under the NASW Code of Ethics, which of the following best describes the concept of 'informed consent' in social work practice?

Accepted Answer

Clients must be provided with information in a way they can understand so they can make voluntary decisions about services

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Clients must sign a form before treatment begins

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Consent is implied once a client schedules an appointment

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Social workers decide what information clients need to know

Question 5

A social worker is treating a client who discloses they are undocumented and fears deportation. The social worker's primary ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality and continue providing competent services

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Report the client's status to immigration authorities

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Terminate services to avoid legal liability

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Refer the client to an immigration attorney only

Question 6

A client of a different cultural background declines a recommended mental health referral, citing cultural stigma around mental illness. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's autonomy while exploring culturally congruent alternatives

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Insist the client accept the referral for their own good

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Document the refusal and take no further action

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Consult with a supervisor to override the client's decision