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Content Area Questions Key Topics
NM Social WORK 1-30 Social, Worker, NEW Mexico, Services, Providing
Jurisprudence AND Correct
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Jurisprudence Graduate
Worker 31-60 Social, NEW Mexico, Court, Ethical, NASW CODE
NEW Mexico 61-90 Social, Worker, Ethical, WORK ACT, Mexico
Ethical 91-120 Social, Worker, Services, Client S, NEW Mexico
Services 121-150 Social, Worker, NEW Mexico, Court, Ethical
Client S 151-180 Social, Worker, NASW CODE, Ethics, Ethical
TOTAL 180 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - NM Social WORK Jurisprudence AND Correct
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Jurisprudence Graduate
Q1.
A licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico receives a subpoena duces tecum for a
client's treatment records in a child custody dispute. The client has not signed a release.
Which action best aligns with NM law and ethical standards?
A. Release the records because a subpoena B. Release only the portions relevant to
is a court order. custody, redacting all else.
C. Assert privilege and refuse to produce D. Notify the client and then release the
the records unless a court order is issued records to avoid contempt of court.
after an in-camera review.
Correct: C - Assert privilege and refuse to produce the records unless a court order is
issued after an in-camera review.
Rationale:In NM, a subpoena alone does not override therapist-client privilege; the social
worker must assert privilege and seek a court order. Releasing without a court order violates
confidentiality. Notifying the client is prudent but does not authorize release. Redacting is not
sufficient without judicial direction.
Q2.
Under the NASW Code of Ethics, a social worker who terminates services with a client
must ensure continuity of care. Which scenario demonstrates the MOST ethically sound
termination practice?
A. Providing a list of referrals only upon the B. Terminating immediately when the client
client's request. fails to pay for three sessions, without
referral.
C. Providing written notice, discussing D. Terminating when the client makes
ongoing needs, and offering referrals to minimal progress, citing the social worker's
qualified practitioners. own personal reasons.
Correct: C - Providing written notice, discussing ongoing needs, and offering referrals to
qualified practitioners.
Rationale:Ethical termination requires planning, notice, and referral to ensure continuity.
Immediate termination for nonpayment is permissible only if the client was informed and no
abandonment occurs, but must include referral. Offering referrals only upon request does not
meet proactive obligation. Termination due to minimal progress must be handled with referral
and not arbitrary.
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Q3.
A social worker in New Mexico is asked by a court to provide expert testimony about a
client they have been treating. Which statement best reflects the ethical considerations
under the NASW Code of Ethics?
A. The social worker may testify as both a B. The social worker should avoid dual roles
fact witness and an expert witness, since and clarify that testimony is based on the
they have direct knowledge. therapeutic relationship, not a forensic
evaluation.
C. The social worker can provide expert D. The social worker must not testify under
opinions on ultimate legal issues if they any circumstances due to confidentiality.
have sufficient clinical experience.
Correct: B - The social worker should avoid dual roles and clarify that testimony is based
on the therapeutic relationship, not a forensic evaluation.
Rationale:Social workers should avoid dual relationships that could impair judgment.
Testifying as both treating clinician and expert can blur roles. They may testify as a fact
witness but should not offer forensic opinions beyond their role. Providing expert opinions on
ultimate legal issues is inappropriate. Confidentiality can be waived by court order, but role
clarity is essential.
Q4.
Under the New Mexico Social Work Practice Act, which activity constitutes the unlicensed
practice of social work?
A. A social work intern providing services B. A licensed social worker using the title
under supervision while enrolled in a 'clinical social worker' without holding an
CSWE-accredited program. LCSW license.
C. A licensed master social worker providing D. A social worker employed by a
clinical services within the scope of their government agency performing duties that
license. are part of their job description.
Correct: B - A licensed social worker using the title 'clinical social worker' without holding
an LCSW license.
Rationale:Using a title not authorized by one's license is a violation of the Practice Act.
Interns under supervision are exempt. LMSWs can provide clinical services only within their
scope, which may include certain clinical activities. Government employment does not
exempt from licensure requirements.
Q5.
A social worker in New Mexico is providing telehealth services to a client residing in
another state. Which legal consideration is MOST critical?
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Content Area Questions Key Topics
NM Social WORK 1-30 Social, Worker, NEW Mexico, Services, Providing
Jurisprudence AND Correct
PLUS Rationale Q&a Instant
Download PDF Social WORK
Jurisprudence Graduate
Worker 31-60 Social, NEW Mexico, Court, Ethical, NASW CODE
NEW Mexico 61-90 Social, Worker, Ethical, WORK ACT, Mexico
Ethical 91-120 Social, Worker, Services, Client S, NEW Mexico
Services 121-150 Social, Worker, NEW Mexico, Court, Ethical
Client S 151-180 Social, Worker, NASW CODE, Ethics, Ethical
TOTAL 180 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - NM Social WORK Jurisprudence AND Correct
PLUS Rationale Q&a Instant Download PDF Social WORK
Jurisprudence Graduate
Q1.
A licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico receives a subpoena duces tecum for a
client's treatment records in a child custody dispute. The client has not signed a release.
Which action best aligns with NM law and ethical standards?
A. Release the records because a subpoena B. Release only the portions relevant to
is a court order. custody, redacting all else.
C. Assert privilege and refuse to produce D. Notify the client and then release the
the records unless a court order is issued records to avoid contempt of court.
after an in-camera review.
Correct: C - Assert privilege and refuse to produce the records unless a court order is
issued after an in-camera review.
Rationale:In NM, a subpoena alone does not override therapist-client privilege; the social
worker must assert privilege and seek a court order. Releasing without a court order violates
confidentiality. Notifying the client is prudent but does not authorize release. Redacting is not
sufficient without judicial direction.
Q2.
Under the NASW Code of Ethics, a social worker who terminates services with a client
must ensure continuity of care. Which scenario demonstrates the MOST ethically sound
termination practice?
A. Providing a list of referrals only upon the B. Terminating immediately when the client
client's request. fails to pay for three sessions, without
referral.
C. Providing written notice, discussing D. Terminating when the client makes
ongoing needs, and offering referrals to minimal progress, citing the social worker's
qualified practitioners. own personal reasons.
Correct: C - Providing written notice, discussing ongoing needs, and offering referrals to
qualified practitioners.
Rationale:Ethical termination requires planning, notice, and referral to ensure continuity.
Immediate termination for nonpayment is permissible only if the client was informed and no
abandonment occurs, but must include referral. Offering referrals only upon request does not
meet proactive obligation. Termination due to minimal progress must be handled with referral
and not arbitrary.
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, Section A - NM Social WORK Jurisprudence AND Correct PLUS Rationale Q&a Instant Download PDF Social WORK Jurisprudence Graduate
Q3.
A social worker in New Mexico is asked by a court to provide expert testimony about a
client they have been treating. Which statement best reflects the ethical considerations
under the NASW Code of Ethics?
A. The social worker may testify as both a B. The social worker should avoid dual roles
fact witness and an expert witness, since and clarify that testimony is based on the
they have direct knowledge. therapeutic relationship, not a forensic
evaluation.
C. The social worker can provide expert D. The social worker must not testify under
opinions on ultimate legal issues if they any circumstances due to confidentiality.
have sufficient clinical experience.
Correct: B - The social worker should avoid dual roles and clarify that testimony is based
on the therapeutic relationship, not a forensic evaluation.
Rationale:Social workers should avoid dual relationships that could impair judgment.
Testifying as both treating clinician and expert can blur roles. They may testify as a fact
witness but should not offer forensic opinions beyond their role. Providing expert opinions on
ultimate legal issues is inappropriate. Confidentiality can be waived by court order, but role
clarity is essential.
Q4.
Under the New Mexico Social Work Practice Act, which activity constitutes the unlicensed
practice of social work?
A. A social work intern providing services B. A licensed social worker using the title
under supervision while enrolled in a 'clinical social worker' without holding an
CSWE-accredited program. LCSW license.
C. A licensed master social worker providing D. A social worker employed by a
clinical services within the scope of their government agency performing duties that
license. are part of their job description.
Correct: B - A licensed social worker using the title 'clinical social worker' without holding
an LCSW license.
Rationale:Using a title not authorized by one's license is a violation of the Practice Act.
Interns under supervision are exempt. LMSWs can provide clinical services only within their
scope, which may include certain clinical activities. Government employment does not
exempt from licensure requirements.
Q5.
A social worker in New Mexico is providing telehealth services to a client residing in
another state. Which legal consideration is MOST critical?
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