Social Work Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the primary responsibility of social workers?

Accepted Answer

Promoting the well-being of clients

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Advancing the interests of their employing agency

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Complying with all federal laws

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Maintaining professional credentials

Question 2

Informed consent in social work requires that clients be provided with:

Accepted Answer

Information about services, risks, rights, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment

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A copy of the social worker's license

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Insurance coverage details only

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Supervisor contact information

Question 3

Confidentiality in social work practice must be broken when:

Accepted Answer

There is a duty to warn of serious, imminent threat to a third party

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The client shares embarrassing personal information

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Another professional requests the information

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The client is unhappy with services

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship in social work?

Accepted Answer

Providing therapy to a current business partner

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Seeing two clients from the same family

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Consulting with a colleague about a case

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Referring a client to a specialist

Question 5

The principle of self-determination in social work means:

Accepted Answer

Clients have the right to make their own choices and decisions

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The social worker determines goals for the client

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The agency sets the terms of service delivery

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The supervisor approves all treatment plans

Question 6

Mandatory reporting laws in the US require social workers to report suspected:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse and neglect

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Substance use by adults

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Infidelity in marriages

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Financial mismanagement