LMSW Professional Values and Ethics 4

Question 1

Which scenario BEST illustrates a dual relationship that an LMSW should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Providing therapy to the social worker's own child

Answer

Providing therapy to one's own child creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and exploits the existing family power dynamic.

Question 2

A social worker suspects a colleague is practicing under the influence of alcohol. The social worker's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Document incidents and report to a supervisor to protect clients

Answer

The social worker's primary obligation is client safety, requiring reporting to a supervisor who can take action to protect clients while addressing the colleague's impairment.

Question 3

What is the social work ethical concept of 'distributive justice' most concerned with?

Accepted Answer

Fair and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities in society

Answer

Distributive justice concerns the fair allocation of resources, opportunities, and burdens across society, a core concern of the social work profession.

Question 4

A client with schizophrenia has capacity to make decisions but is refusing medication that could prevent hospitalization. The social worker should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's right to refuse while exploring concerns and documenting

Answer

A client with decision-making capacity has the right to refuse treatment; the social worker should respect this while exploring barriers and ensuring the client understands consequences.

Question 5

Which situation represents an appropriate exception to confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A client expresses intent to harm a specific, identifiable person

Answer

Imminent danger to an identifiable third party triggers the duty-to-warn obligation, which is a legally recognized exception to confidentiality.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW Professional Values and Ethics 4