LMSW FREE LMSW MCQ Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A social worker is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment with a new client who presents with depression. Which component should be included in the biological domain of this assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current medications and medical history

Answer

The biological domain of a biopsychosocial assessment includes physical health, medical history, medications, and neurological factors.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a social worker may disclose a client's protected health information without written authorization in which situation?

Accepted Answer

There is a serious and imminent threat to the safety of an identifiable person

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure without authorization when necessary to prevent a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.

Question 3

Which theoretical framework focuses on the reciprocal relationship between individuals and their environments, viewing problems as arising from poor fit between the two?

Accepted Answer

Ecological systems theory

Answer

Ecological systems theory, developed by Bronfenbrenner and applied in social work by Germain and Gitterman, emphasizes person-environment fit.

Question 4

A client discloses that they were sexually abused as a child. The social worker notices they feel personally triggered by this disclosure. The most appropriate immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Continue the session and process feelings in supervision later

Answer

The social worker should maintain professional composure during the session and address countertransference in clinical supervision afterward.

Question 5

A social worker is working with an undocumented immigrant client who needs emergency housing. The client fears deportation if their status is revealed. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Reassure the client and connect them to services that do not require documentation

Answer

Social workers are bound by the NASW Code of Ethics to serve all clients with dignity and respect, connecting them to accessible resources regardless of immigration status.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

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LMSW FREE LMSW MCQ Questions and Answers 2