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MSW Practice Exam Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached
by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the
facility. The social worker decides to cohost a meeting with the
client to discuss ideas with the other residents. What is the
MOST likely reason for this approach?
A. antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. legitimatizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important.
D. sharing leadership is effective in groups - ANSWER D. sharing
leadership is very effective with groups
(supporting the resident's skill development as well as
promoting positive group dynamics
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies
that will affect the community. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. research the historical problems the led to the policies
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C. organize a grassroots coalition to discuss reaction to the
policies
D. look in to legal precedents that could potentially nullify the
policies - ANSWER B. research the historical problems that led
to the policies
A women who is 5 months pregnant speaks with SW at
adoption agency to request information. She explains that she
lives with her sister and that her sisters boyfriend is threatening
to force her out of the home. She says she does not feel safe.
What should the SW do FIRST?
A. call the police
B. develop safety plan
C. try to locate housing for the woman
D. determine the nature of the danger - ANSWER D. determine
the nature of the danger
A SW meets with a new client who is dx with depression. The
SW observes that the client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and
passive. What should the SW do next?
A. focus on directly engaging the client
B. suggest a task to improve the clients mood
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C. encourage the client to recall better times
D. provide information about depression - ANSWER A. focus on
directly engaging the client
A SW is contact by a client who initial complain is depression.
The client reports sx of insomnia, headache, inability to eat,
vomiting, and neck aches. Why should SW do FIRST?
A. obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. probe for substance abuse problem
C. engage the client in establishing goals
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation - ANSWER D. ask
the client to obtain medical consultation
During a therapy session a client reveals to the SW that she has
difficulty managing her 3 year old child. The client reports that
her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a car. What
should the SW do FIRST?
A. report the possible neglect to CPS
B. work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. consult with SW supervisor
MSW Practice Exam Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached
by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the
facility. The social worker decides to cohost a meeting with the
client to discuss ideas with the other residents. What is the
MOST likely reason for this approach?
A. antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. legitimatizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important.
D. sharing leadership is effective in groups - ANSWER D. sharing
leadership is very effective with groups
(supporting the resident's skill development as well as
promoting positive group dynamics
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies
that will affect the community. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. research the historical problems the led to the policies
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C. organize a grassroots coalition to discuss reaction to the
policies
D. look in to legal precedents that could potentially nullify the
policies - ANSWER B. research the historical problems that led
to the policies
A women who is 5 months pregnant speaks with SW at
adoption agency to request information. She explains that she
lives with her sister and that her sisters boyfriend is threatening
to force her out of the home. She says she does not feel safe.
What should the SW do FIRST?
A. call the police
B. develop safety plan
C. try to locate housing for the woman
D. determine the nature of the danger - ANSWER D. determine
the nature of the danger
A SW meets with a new client who is dx with depression. The
SW observes that the client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and
passive. What should the SW do next?
A. focus on directly engaging the client
B. suggest a task to improve the clients mood
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C. encourage the client to recall better times
D. provide information about depression - ANSWER A. focus on
directly engaging the client
A SW is contact by a client who initial complain is depression.
The client reports sx of insomnia, headache, inability to eat,
vomiting, and neck aches. Why should SW do FIRST?
A. obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. probe for substance abuse problem
C. engage the client in establishing goals
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation - ANSWER D. ask
the client to obtain medical consultation
During a therapy session a client reveals to the SW that she has
difficulty managing her 3 year old child. The client reports that
her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a car. What
should the SW do FIRST?
A. report the possible neglect to CPS
B. work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. consult with SW supervisor
