ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 71:

  Clinical social workers engage in organized action to improve working conditions and services to clients. Injustice related to unemployment, inhumane labor practices and workers' rights is challenged. What principle do professionals adhere to in regards to the basic rights of workers?

  A. Appropriate labor practices

  B. Non-discriminatory employment

  C. Women's rights

  D. Dignity and rights of workers

  Correct Answer: D

  The dignity of work and the rights of workers often take a backseat to marketplace profit. IndMduals are not present to serve the economy. The basic rights of workers must be respected in the manner of fair wages, private property, union membership and economic initiative.

• Question 72:

  Clinical social work administrators provide oversight that assures compliance with local, state, federal and court guidelines. What other duty would a person in this position be responsible for?

  A. Providing direction to managers

  B. Providing guidance and direction

  C. Making decisions that affect operations

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  Clinical social work administrators have the important role of making critical decisions. They also provide feedback regarding improvements, accomplishments and needs. Another duty may involve quality control coordination.

• Question 73:

  A referral comes into the local human service office alleging elder abuse and a clinical social worker is assigned to assess the situation. During the initial session with family members, it is discovered that abuse may have also occurred with a three-year-old child in the home. The social worker interviews the child and takes the information back to the administrator. What ethical rule did this social worker violate?

  A. Confidentiality and informed consent by the parents

  B. Immediate referral should have been made to a professional Child Protective social worker

  C. The clinical social worker should have only interviewed the adult in regards to the child abuse, not the child

  D. The elderly adult should have been referred to a nursing home

  Correct Answer: B

  Clinical social work administrators need to stress the importance of employees only working within their realm of competency. Professionals should seek the advice of colleagues whenever the consultation is in the best interest of the client and maintain knowledge of other coIIeagues' areas of expertise.

• Question 74:

  Samantha's week has been extremely hectic. She worked with five different families that placed children at risk, although not intentionally. The clinical social worker fell behind in her documentation to address other more serious problems. Samantha receives a phone call from one of the clients stating they have been evicted. The social worker was supposed to connect the family with an agency who could have prevented this and helped them relocate. Which of the following chores is time sensitive?

  A. Risk assessment

  B. Documentation

  C. Service referrals

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  If documentation is not handled correctly, it can become detrimental to the well-being of a client. When urgency arises in regards to a referral, only pertinent information should be delivered. There are many necessary functions of a clinical social worker, but documentation should be time sensitive.

• Question 75:

  An administrator for a child welfare agency has taken a leave of absence due to medical problems. A supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A clinical social worker approaches the acting supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?

  A. The clinical social worker should take care of the issue on her own

  B. The acting supervisor should approve of the removal

  C. The acting supervisor should contact a supervisor that is competent in imminent danger situations

  D. The acting supervisor should notifythe police immediately

  Correct Answer: C

  Any administrator acting in the role of supervisor should be competent in his/her area of expertise. If a problem arises outside of this subject matter, collaboration with knowledgeable professionals is a must.

• Question 76:

  Alex is having lunch with other social work colleagues when one of them says he is late for an assessment. Without much thought, he states the client lives in a poor neighborhood and probably can't

  even tell time.

  What problem should be addressed?

  A. Discrimination

  B. Nlisrepresentation

  C. Stereotyping

  D. None ofthe above

  Correct Answer: C

  Stereotyping is a preconceived notion pertaining to a group of indMduals. In the situation with Alex, a fellow colleague appears to believe all poverty-level people are lacking in intelligence. This is a category the clinical social worker has organized in his thinking to save time when predicting a social environment.

• Question 77:

  Mr. Bentley has been providing clinical social work services to a client forthree weeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?

  A. Terminate services immediately

  B. Notify Adult Protective Services

  C. Seektraining in drug/alcohol abuse

  D. Refer the client to another professional to address the substance abuse issues.

  Correct Answer: D

  When a provider cannot adequately serve a client, he or she should be referred to a professional with the necessary expertise. Social workers are encouraged to make appropriate referrals in recognition ofthe fact that they will likely not have the training to meet every one of their client's needs.

• Question 78:

  MadeIine is a clinical social worker who is at a school function with her son when she recognizes a young boy involved in one of her cases. The child appears to be one of her son's close friends and immediately remembers MadeIine. Before the social worker can avoid the conversation, the child says, "You're the lady that comes to my house all the time." This immediately brings up questions from Made|ine's son. What should she do?

  A. Lie to her son and say she does not knowthe boy

  B. Protect her son by taking him home immediately

  C. Tell her son she is not at liberty to discuss it. Redirect any continuing questions.

  D. Not allow her son to play with him while she is there

  Correct Answer: C

  The clinical social worker recognizes this situation as a conflict of interest underthe NASW Code of Ethics. Instead of alienating her son's friendship with the child, she should let her son know she cannot answer his question and redirect the conversation to a less sensitive topic. MadeIine needs to make administration aware of the problem and allow them the decision as to whether or not to transfer the case to another professional. In rural areas, it is often part of the job to professionally manage dual relationships, as the community is too small to avoid working with people you may see in a social venue. In these cases, professional boundaries and close supervision are important.

• Question 79:

  When working with children, a clinical social worker must be able to recognize imminent danger and ensure the child receives appropriate protection. The role of the professional is to report and document the risk to the proper authorities, explaining the rationale to the family in a manner conducive to their understanding. What rules should a risk assessment based on imminent dangerfollow?

  A. State and federal laws

  B. Agency policies

  C. Administrative directives

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  The above rules govern child protection and take into account the best interest of children. The clinical social worker is required to utilize the legal process, and documentation of evidence is very important. A family should be given the opportunity to vent their feelings, obtain information pertaining to rights and obtain legal counsel.

• Question 80:

  Child welfare practice is impacted by changes in laws or regulations and updated practice models. It is the clinical social worker's dual responsibility to keep current on these topics and be able to explain them to clientele in a competent manner. Which resources should the social worker use to accomplish this feat?

  A. Professional journals

  B. Continuing education

  C. State and federal resources

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  Child welfare organizations are responsible for sharing new information pertaining to laws and requirements with staff in a timely manner. Clinical social workers must stay on top of local, state and federal changes that have an impact on children and families.