LMSW Professional Values and Ethics 2

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is billing Medicaid for sessions that never occurred. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to a supervisor or appropriate authority

Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics requires social workers to take action when a colleague engages in unethical conduct, including reporting to supervisors or licensing boards.

Question 2

Which principle underlies the social work concept of 'self-determination'?

Accepted Answer

Clients have the right to make their own decisions about their lives

Answer

Self-determination respects the client's right to make their own choices, even when those choices differ from what the social worker would recommend.

Question 3

A client shares information in session that suggests they are being abused by a family member. The client begs the social worker not to report it. What should the social worker do?

Accepted Answer

Report the abuse as required by mandatory reporting laws

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws supersede client confidentiality when abuse is suspected, and social workers are legally required to report.

Question 4

The NASW Code of Ethics places social workers' primary ethical obligation to:

Accepted Answer

Clients

Answer

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers' primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients.

Question 5

A social worker in private practice wants to enter into a business relationship with a former client of two years. What is the BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the relationship due to potential exploitation of the former client

Answer

Social workers should avoid business relationships with former clients because the power differential from the therapeutic relationship may persist and create exploitation risk.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW Professional Values and Ethics 2