LMSW FREE LMSW MCQ Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a client's 8-year-old child has unexplained bruising on multiple body parts. What is the FIRST action the social worker should take?

Accepted Answer

File a mandatory report with child protective services

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Consult with a supervisor before taking any action

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Confront the client about the suspected abuse

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Document the observations and schedule a follow-up

Question 2

Which theoretical framework emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between individuals and their environments, viewing problems as arising from poor fit between person and environment?

Accepted Answer

Ecological systems theory

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Psychodynamic theory

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Cognitive-behavioral theory

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Solution-focused theory

Question 3

A client tells a social worker, 'I feel like my family would be better off without me.' How should the social worker BEST respond?

Accepted Answer

Ask directly whether the client is thinking about suicide

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Reassure the client that their family loves them

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Refer the client immediately to a psychiatrist

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Explore family relationship issues in the next session

Question 4

In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

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Observations, Assessments, Referrals, Support

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Outcomes, Accountability, Resilience, Strengths

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Openness, Acceptance, Reframing, Skills

Question 5

A social worker is seeing a client from a culture where direct eye contact is considered disrespectful. The client avoids eye contact during sessions. What is the MOST culturally competent response?

Accepted Answer

Recognize this as culturally appropriate behavior and adjust expectations

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Gently encourage the client to make eye contact to build rapport

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Interpret avoidance of eye contact as a clinical symptom

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Consult DSM-5 criteria to assess for social anxiety disorder

Question 6

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person?

Accepted Answer

Projection

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Rationalization

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Displacement

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Sublimation

Question 7

Under HIPAA, when may a social worker share a client's protected health information without written authorization?

Accepted Answer

To avert a serious and imminent threat to health or safety

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When a family member requests information for caregiving purposes

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When law enforcement requests information for any investigation

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When the client's employer requests documentation for disability leave