LMSW Intervention and Treatment Planning 5

Question 1

A social worker is developing a discharge plan for a client leaving an inpatient psychiatric unit. The MOST critical element to include is:

Accepted Answer

A scheduled follow-up appointment within 7 days and crisis contact information

Answer

Research shows that follow-up within 7 days of psychiatric discharge significantly reduces readmission rates; crisis contacts ensure safety in the high-risk post-discharge period.

Question 2

A social worker using structural family therapy would most likely intervene by:

Accepted Answer

Challenging and restructuring rigid subsystem boundaries and hierarchies

Answer

Structural family therapy, developed by Minuchin, targets dysfunctional family structures, including diffuse or rigid boundaries and inappropriate hierarchies, through active restructuring techniques.

Question 3

A client reports that the coping strategies identified in the treatment plan are 'not working.' The evidence-based response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore how, when, and how consistently the strategies are being used before modifying the plan

Answer

Before modifying a treatment plan, the social worker should conduct a collaborative review of skill implementation to determine whether the strategies are being applied correctly and consistently.

Question 4

A social worker applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would encourage a client experiencing depression to:

Accepted Answer

Accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions

Answer

ACT emphasizes psychological flexibility through accepting internal experiences without struggle and taking action aligned with personal values, rather than eliminating distress.

Question 5

A social worker is developing an intervention plan for an older adult experiencing social isolation. Which approach best addresses the ecological context of this problem?

Accepted Answer

A multilevel plan addressing transportation barriers, community programs, and family engagement

Answer

An ecological approach addresses isolation by targeting environmental, social, and familial systems rather than focusing solely on the individual client.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW Intervention and Treatment Planning 5