LMSW EXAM (618&628) EXAM NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS
and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+
In DSM-5, taking into account the culture is generally referred to as:
A. Cultural-bound syndromes.
B. Cultural concepts of distress.
C. Cultural aspects.
D. Cultural formulations. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Cultural concepts of distress.
What are two medical conditions that are MOST often overlooked and if not
noted can relate directly to the diagnostic assessment?
A. Previous history of stroke.
B. Hearing and vision impairment.
C. Medical conditions such as diabetes.
D. A urinary tract infection in teenagers. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Hearing and
vision impairment.
The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic
assessment. From the statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the
DSM and all of its predecessors?
,A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The
DSM does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating
with other disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common
problems, while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or
boundaries across disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. - CORRECT ANSWER-
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common
problems, while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach
EXCEPT:
,A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the
group goals for the healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service
provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment,
and planning process rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information
gathered in a group setting. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. The professionals work
independently and then share the information gathered in a group setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the
following are common examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health
professionals?
A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health
professionals.
D. None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Multidisciplinary,
interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary
, When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health
professional, the term assessment or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the
term diagnosis. Which of the following is a reason to support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas
a diagnostic assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as
supporting information is always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support
system, whereas an assessment does not. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. The
diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting
information is always included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for
addressing problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual
views the situation.
and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+
In DSM-5, taking into account the culture is generally referred to as:
A. Cultural-bound syndromes.
B. Cultural concepts of distress.
C. Cultural aspects.
D. Cultural formulations. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Cultural concepts of distress.
What are two medical conditions that are MOST often overlooked and if not
noted can relate directly to the diagnostic assessment?
A. Previous history of stroke.
B. Hearing and vision impairment.
C. Medical conditions such as diabetes.
D. A urinary tract infection in teenagers. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Hearing and
vision impairment.
The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic
assessment. From the statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the
DSM and all of its predecessors?
,A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The
DSM does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating
with other disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common
problems, while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or
boundaries across disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. - CORRECT ANSWER-
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common
problems, while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach
EXCEPT:
,A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the
group goals for the healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service
provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment,
and planning process rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information
gathered in a group setting. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. The professionals work
independently and then share the information gathered in a group setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the
following are common examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health
professionals?
A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health
professionals.
D. None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Multidisciplinary,
interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary
, When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health
professional, the term assessment or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the
term diagnosis. Which of the following is a reason to support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas
a diagnostic assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as
supporting information is always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support
system, whereas an assessment does not. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. The
diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting
information is always included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for
addressing problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual
views the situation.
