LMSW Treatment and Intervention Planning 2

Question 1

A client with major depressive disorder refuses medication but is open to therapy. Which evidence-based intervention should the LMSW prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Answer

CBT has robust empirical support for treating major depressive disorder without medication.

Question 2

When developing a treatment plan for a client experiencing grief, the LMSW should first:

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's stage of grief and support system

Answer

Comprehensive assessment of grief stage and available supports informs the appropriate intervention selection.

Question 3

A treatment plan goal states: 'Client will feel better.' This goal is problematic because it is:

Accepted Answer

Not measurable or specific

Answer

SMART goals must be specific and measurable; vague emotional language like 'feel better' cannot be tracked objectively.

Question 4

Which intervention model is MOST appropriate for a client who has experienced childhood trauma and presents with dissociative symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Answer

TF-CBT is specifically designed to address trauma symptoms including dissociation in clients with trauma histories.

Question 5

A social worker is writing long-term goals for a client with schizophrenia. The MOST realistic long-term goal would be:

Accepted Answer

Client will manage symptoms and maintain community living skills

Answer

Realistic goals for schizophrenia focus on symptom management and functional living rather than full remission.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test