LMSW Social Work Ethics and Values 2

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is romantically involved with a current client. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the social worker's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to a supervisor or ethics committee

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Confront the colleague privately and urge them to end the relationship

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Document the observation and take no further action

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Discuss the situation with the client to assess harm

Question 2

Which ethical principle in social work practice is best illustrated when a social worker supports a client's right to make choices that the worker personally disagrees with?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination

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Beneficence

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Nonmaleficence

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Justice

Question 3

A social worker in private practice wants to terminate services with a client who has been making slow progress. What is the primary ethical concern the worker must address before termination?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the client does not feel abandoned and facilitating appropriate referrals

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Whether the client can afford other services

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Whether the worker has documented all sessions properly

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Obtaining written consent from the client to terminate

Question 4

When a social worker's personal religious beliefs conflict with a client's lifestyle, the ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Set aside personal values and provide professional services

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Refer the client to another worker who shares their values

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Disclose the conflict to the client and let the client decide

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Integrate religious perspectives into the treatment approach

Question 5

Under HIPAA and social work ethics, a client's medical records can be disclosed without consent in which situation?

Accepted Answer

When required by a court order or subpoena

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When an employer requests information for a background check

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When a family member claims they need the information for caregiving

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When another healthcare provider is curious about the client's history

Question 6

A client in group therapy discloses information about another group member outside the session. The social worker's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the importance of confidentiality within the group in the next session

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Terminate the client from the group immediately

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Contact the other group member to inform them of the breach

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Document the incident and take no further action

Question 7

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers must seek supervision or consultation when:

Accepted Answer

They are working with a new client population or facing complex ethical dilemmas

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Their caseload exceeds 30 clients per month

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A client requests a second opinion on treatment recommendations

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They are considering changing jobs or practice settings