LMSW FREE LMSW MCQ Questions and Answers 5

Question 1

A social worker is providing services to a client who is also the social worker's neighbor. Which ethical principle is PRIMARILY at risk?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding dual relationships

Answer

Dual relationships occur when a social worker has a professional role and another type of relationship with the same person, creating potential conflicts of interest.

Question 2

According to attachment theory, an infant who is distressed when the caregiver leaves but NOT comforted upon return most likely has which attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Anxious-ambivalent attachment

Answer

Anxious-ambivalent (resistant) attachment is characterized by high distress at separation combined with inability to be soothed upon the caregiver's return.

Question 3

A social worker who has been treating a client for depression for two years begins to feel romantic attraction toward the client. What is the FIRST action the social worker should take?

Accepted Answer

Seek personal therapy or clinical supervision to address the countertransference

Answer

Seeking supervision or personal therapy is the appropriate first step to address countertransference while protecting the client's welfare and continuing appropriate care.

Question 4

When using a strengths-based perspective, a social worker should PRIMARILY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying what the client does well and building on existing resources

Answer

The strengths-based perspective emphasizes identifying and amplifying client strengths, resources, and resilience rather than focusing on deficits.

Question 5

A client who is court-ordered into substance abuse treatment says, 'I only came because I had to. I don't have a problem.' Which clinical approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence without confrontation

Answer

Motivational interviewing is evidence-based for resistant or ambivalent clients and avoids the confrontational approach that can increase resistance.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW FREE LMSW MCQ Questions and Answers 5