LMSW Exam 2025 Questions & Answers
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Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be described as: - ANSWERSDecision making
based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical expertise,
social work values, and client wishes.
What are the stages of change in sequential order? - ANSWERSPrecontemplation,
contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse.
A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims that he is a member of the armed forces,
though it is obvious he is not. This assertion by the boy is MOST likely a: - ANSWERSDelusion
A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager for a new program
scheduled to open in 2 weeks. Further delays in locating staff will delay clients from moving into
the program. The administrator temporarily hires her niece, who just graduated with a social
work degree, for this position. This action is: - ANSWERSUnethical because this is a conflict of
interest
A social worker in interested in seeing the extent to which current clients are satisfied with a
new relapse prevention program. The social worker distributes a client satisfaction survey to
those in the program. The social worker then collects the surveys and analyzes the results that
are presented to a management team in the agency. The social worker is conducting which type
of intervention? - ANSWERSFormative
During an intake interview, a client reports that she is extremely depressed and has self-
destructive thoughts. She has had prior suicide attempts, but tells the social worker not to
worry as she won't "do it again." The social worker should FIRST: - ANSWERSConduct a safety
assessment
,A client with a Social Anxiety Disorder will MOST likely be prescribed which of the following
medications to take on an ongoing basis? - ANSWERSZoloft (setraline)
A social worker is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a couple that
is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive, controlling, and neglects
the children when they are in his care. She reports that the children have missed a lot of school
when staying with their father because he does not assist with them getting ready for school or
doing their homework. The father states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the
children's basic needs. He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the
children because the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST
evaluate the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should: - ANSWERSObtain
information from school personnel and records after obtaining parental consent
A social worker is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in recovery from
substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been having problems dealing with
job stress without the use of substances. In order to meet this client's needs, the social worker
should: - ANSWERSSuggest the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others
are having similar problems.
An 11 year old child would like to start helping around the house with chores. She approaches
her mother many times, but is told she cannot assist because "she won't do it right." During
several attempts to do things on her own, she is scolded. According to psychosocial
development theory, she may experience doubts in her abilities due to a crisis in which stage? -
ANSWERSIndustry vs. inferiority
A social worker employed in a hospital is asked to use a SOAP format in a client's record. In this
format, the "A" stands for: - ANSWERSAssessment
Aphasia is BEST defined as difficulty with: - ANSWERSUnderstanding language or using language
to speak or write
,Culture-bound syndromes in the DSM-5 are replaced by all of the following concepts except:
cultural syndromes, cultural stratification, cultural idioms of distress, or cultural explanations? -
ANSWERSCultural stratification
A social worker receives a court order to provide records of a former client. In this instance, the
social worker should submit the records: - ANSWERSAnd try to contact the client to inform her
about the disclosure
A social worker comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behavior. They report,
upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about their behavior.
There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl reports that she has no
intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker tells the girl that she cannot help
her with her behavior and she should continue to "do as she wishes." According to a strategic
family therapy, the social worker's directive is known as: - ANSWERSParadoxical intent
A social worker is leaving one agency to work at another. In order to address this situation
ethically, the social worker should: - ANSWERSInform clients of appropriate options for the
continuation of services and the benefits and risks of the options
Federal law requires health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements
to do all of the with regard to advance directives EXCEPT: Inform clients of their rights to have
advance directives that will allow them to make decisions regarding their health care, Use a
portion of their revenues to assist clients with the costs associated with creating advance
directives, Ask clients if they have advance directives and document their responses, or Provide
education about advance directives? - ANSWERSUse a portion of their revenues to assist clients
with the costs associated with creating advance directives
In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT recommended: When
the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances, When the client is
anxious to be an active part of the change process, When there is a time limited period in which
to work with the client, or When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are
complex in nature? - ANSWERSWhen the client is addressing long-standing problems that are
complex in nature
, A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The client is MOST likely
going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring due to medication use? -
ANSWERSBlood Work
Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship: A universalism
approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms and standards, A pluralistic approach
that values cultural pluralism, Clients examined as being influence by their environment with
problems being seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits, or Flexible
treatment approaches that take into account subjective realities of clients? - ANSWERSA
universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms and standards
Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect confidentiality:
When a client poses a serious risk to self and others, When child abuse is suspected, When a
client has violated criminal laws and has no been properly prosecuted, or When there is
imminent threat by client to an identifiable third party? - ANSWERSWhen a client has violated
criminal laws and has no been properly prosecuted
Which theory is used to explain why clients in battering relationships will not leave until the
benefits exceed the risks? - ANSWERSSocial exchange
A social worker is working with a client who is anxious about public speaking. The social worker
asks the client to close her eyes, visualize herself speaking to a large group, and describe her
feelings related to the imaginary situation. This technique by the social worker is known as: -
ANSWERSCovert Modeling
Who was interested in how children socialize, how it affects their sense of self, saw personality
as developing throughout the life course, and looked at identity crises as the focal point for each
stage of human development? - ANSWERSErik Erikson
Define Trust v. Mistrust - ANSWERSFrom birth to 1 year of age. Children begin to learn the
ability to trust others based on the consistency of their caregivers. Successful: child gains
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Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be described as: - ANSWERSDecision making
based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical expertise,
social work values, and client wishes.
What are the stages of change in sequential order? - ANSWERSPrecontemplation,
contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse.
A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims that he is a member of the armed forces,
though it is obvious he is not. This assertion by the boy is MOST likely a: - ANSWERSDelusion
A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager for a new program
scheduled to open in 2 weeks. Further delays in locating staff will delay clients from moving into
the program. The administrator temporarily hires her niece, who just graduated with a social
work degree, for this position. This action is: - ANSWERSUnethical because this is a conflict of
interest
A social worker in interested in seeing the extent to which current clients are satisfied with a
new relapse prevention program. The social worker distributes a client satisfaction survey to
those in the program. The social worker then collects the surveys and analyzes the results that
are presented to a management team in the agency. The social worker is conducting which type
of intervention? - ANSWERSFormative
During an intake interview, a client reports that she is extremely depressed and has self-
destructive thoughts. She has had prior suicide attempts, but tells the social worker not to
worry as she won't "do it again." The social worker should FIRST: - ANSWERSConduct a safety
assessment
,A client with a Social Anxiety Disorder will MOST likely be prescribed which of the following
medications to take on an ongoing basis? - ANSWERSZoloft (setraline)
A social worker is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a couple that
is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive, controlling, and neglects
the children when they are in his care. She reports that the children have missed a lot of school
when staying with their father because he does not assist with them getting ready for school or
doing their homework. The father states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the
children's basic needs. He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the
children because the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST
evaluate the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should: - ANSWERSObtain
information from school personnel and records after obtaining parental consent
A social worker is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in recovery from
substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been having problems dealing with
job stress without the use of substances. In order to meet this client's needs, the social worker
should: - ANSWERSSuggest the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others
are having similar problems.
An 11 year old child would like to start helping around the house with chores. She approaches
her mother many times, but is told she cannot assist because "she won't do it right." During
several attempts to do things on her own, she is scolded. According to psychosocial
development theory, she may experience doubts in her abilities due to a crisis in which stage? -
ANSWERSIndustry vs. inferiority
A social worker employed in a hospital is asked to use a SOAP format in a client's record. In this
format, the "A" stands for: - ANSWERSAssessment
Aphasia is BEST defined as difficulty with: - ANSWERSUnderstanding language or using language
to speak or write
,Culture-bound syndromes in the DSM-5 are replaced by all of the following concepts except:
cultural syndromes, cultural stratification, cultural idioms of distress, or cultural explanations? -
ANSWERSCultural stratification
A social worker receives a court order to provide records of a former client. In this instance, the
social worker should submit the records: - ANSWERSAnd try to contact the client to inform her
about the disclosure
A social worker comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behavior. They report,
upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about their behavior.
There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl reports that she has no
intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker tells the girl that she cannot help
her with her behavior and she should continue to "do as she wishes." According to a strategic
family therapy, the social worker's directive is known as: - ANSWERSParadoxical intent
A social worker is leaving one agency to work at another. In order to address this situation
ethically, the social worker should: - ANSWERSInform clients of appropriate options for the
continuation of services and the benefits and risks of the options
Federal law requires health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements
to do all of the with regard to advance directives EXCEPT: Inform clients of their rights to have
advance directives that will allow them to make decisions regarding their health care, Use a
portion of their revenues to assist clients with the costs associated with creating advance
directives, Ask clients if they have advance directives and document their responses, or Provide
education about advance directives? - ANSWERSUse a portion of their revenues to assist clients
with the costs associated with creating advance directives
In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT recommended: When
the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances, When the client is
anxious to be an active part of the change process, When there is a time limited period in which
to work with the client, or When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are
complex in nature? - ANSWERSWhen the client is addressing long-standing problems that are
complex in nature
, A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The client is MOST likely
going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring due to medication use? -
ANSWERSBlood Work
Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship: A universalism
approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms and standards, A pluralistic approach
that values cultural pluralism, Clients examined as being influence by their environment with
problems being seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits, or Flexible
treatment approaches that take into account subjective realities of clients? - ANSWERSA
universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms and standards
Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect confidentiality:
When a client poses a serious risk to self and others, When child abuse is suspected, When a
client has violated criminal laws and has no been properly prosecuted, or When there is
imminent threat by client to an identifiable third party? - ANSWERSWhen a client has violated
criminal laws and has no been properly prosecuted
Which theory is used to explain why clients in battering relationships will not leave until the
benefits exceed the risks? - ANSWERSSocial exchange
A social worker is working with a client who is anxious about public speaking. The social worker
asks the client to close her eyes, visualize herself speaking to a large group, and describe her
feelings related to the imaginary situation. This technique by the social worker is known as: -
ANSWERSCovert Modeling
Who was interested in how children socialize, how it affects their sense of self, saw personality
as developing throughout the life course, and looked at identity crises as the focal point for each
stage of human development? - ANSWERSErik Erikson
Define Trust v. Mistrust - ANSWERSFrom birth to 1 year of age. Children begin to learn the
ability to trust others based on the consistency of their caregivers. Successful: child gains
