SSW Social Work Practice 4

Question 1

A school social worker observes that a student's presenting problem—school refusal—has worsened since a family move. Using a person-in-environment perspective, this change is BEST explained by:

Accepted Answer

Disruption in the student's social and environmental support systems

Answer

The person-in-environment perspective attributes problems to the interaction between individuals and their environments, including disruptions to support systems.

Question 2

A high school student confides to the school social worker that she has been using marijuana daily but asks the worker not to tell anyone. The MOST appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Explain the limits of confidentiality and assess for safety concerns before deciding next steps

Answer

School social workers must explain confidentiality limits at the outset of services and assess severity before determining whether disclosure is warranted.

Question 3

A student identified for special education evaluation under IDEA must receive an initial evaluation within how many calendar days of parental consent in most states?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

IDEA requires initial evaluations to be completed within 60 days of receiving parental consent for evaluation, unless state law specifies a different timeline.

Question 4

A social worker is meeting with a student who speaks limited English. Which action BEST demonstrates ethical practice?

Accepted Answer

Use a professional interpreter or bilingual staff member

Answer

Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication and protects the student's right to understand and participate in services without placing an inappropriate burden on family members.

Question 5

Which component of a crisis intervention model focuses on helping the student cognitively reframe the meaning of the crisis event?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive reprocessing

Answer

Cognitive reprocessing in crisis intervention helps clients challenge distorted perceptions of the event and develop more balanced interpretations.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

SSW Social Work Practice 4