From ASWB Practice Exam - Review of Questions with correct answer

Secondary Prevention Strategies *Secondary prevention strategies occur after diseases, injuries, and/or illnesses have developed to mitigate or slow their progression/impacts. - correct answer 1.) Taking low doses of aspirin for those with heart conditions 2.) Modification of work assignments when someone for those who are injured 3.) Regular screenings of those with risk factors for an illness or disease Primary Prevention Strategies *STRATEGIES THAT PREVENT ILLNESS / DISEASE - correct answer 1.) Regular exercise and good nutrition Clients using or have only been off drugs for a short amount of time MUST seek medical attention FIRST. - correct answer -Therapeutic measures cannot begin until the medical side of drug treatment concludes -According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, health and safety are basic needs that have to be addressed initially. Abstinence from substances, such as heroin, can cause nausea, vomiting, diathermia, agitation, sleeplessness, and/or depression. These symptoms have to be treated first before attempting relapse prevention or identifying a treatment plan. Completing an assessment is useful, but is not as directly tied to "meeting his immediate treatment needs" as the question directs. Ensuring that detoxification occurs safely is critical, especially after long-term use such as that described. When social workers can terminate with a client when a client HAS NOT PAID/MADE PAYMENTS ON TIME - correct answer -Social workers in fee-for-service settings may terminate services to clients who are not paying overdue balances if the financial contractual