ASWB Practice Questions And Answers

A swker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The swker decides to cohost a meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other tenets. What is the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. Legitimizing the residents' concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups - Answer- D. Sharing leadership with the residents. The swker is 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 social worker do FIRST? A. Examine the likely impact of the policies on the community B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies C. Organize a grassroots coalition to discuss the reaction to the policies D. Look into legal precedents that could potentially mollify the policies - Answer- B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies. The social worker much first understand the historical background of the policy before moving to the analysis stage A woman who is five months pregnant speaks with a social worker at an adoption agency to request information. The woman explains that she lives with her sister and that her sister's boyfriend is threatening to force her out of the home. She says that she does not feel safe. What should the social worker do FIRST? A. Call the police for the woman B. Develop a 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. The social worker needs to assess the situation FIRST A social worker meets with a new client who is diagnosed with depression. The social worker observes that the client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the social worker do NEXT? A. Focus on directly engaging the client B. Suggest a talk to improve the client's mood C. Encourage the client to recall better times D. Provide information about depression - Answer- A. Focus on directly engaging the client. This helps to build rapport A social worker is contacted by a client whose initial complaint is depression. The client reports symptoms of insomnia, headaches, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches. What should the