SOCIAL WORK EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
absolute confidentiality - ANSWER-information revealed to a professional is NEVER
passed on to anyone or anything in any form
relative confidentiality - ANSWER-an understanding that social workers usually
function within an agency setting and that information about a particular client's case
is maintained within that setting
1. When a client threatens suicide
2. When a client threatens to harm his therapist
3. When there is evidence/suspect of child abuse or neglect - ANSWER-List 3
examples of situations where a social worker would be required to break
confidentiality:
accountability - ANSWER-the expectation that social service agencies be able to
demonstrate and/or measure their effectiveness
1. advocacy
2. consumer protection
3. credentials
4. professional advancement
5. public awareness - ANSWER-List 3 of the 5 major functions of the NASW:
self-determination - ANSWER-this principle asserts that clients have the right to hold
and express their own opinion and to act on them, as long as doing so does not
infringe on the rights of others
individualization - ANSWER-viewing and treating each person as unique and
worthwhile
false-service - ANSWER-The primary skill of a social worker is considered to be
research.
true - ANSWER-Social work is considered to be a multi-skilled profession.
false - ANSWER-It is considered UNacceptable for social workers to practice with
groups because it takes away from individuality.
true - ANSWER-To graduate from FHU, students must have a minimum total of 124
hours.
true - ANSWER-Relative confidentiality is MORE common in social work practice
than absolute confidentiality.
true - ANSWER-ALL states license or otherwise regulate social work practice.
AND ANSWERS
absolute confidentiality - ANSWER-information revealed to a professional is NEVER
passed on to anyone or anything in any form
relative confidentiality - ANSWER-an understanding that social workers usually
function within an agency setting and that information about a particular client's case
is maintained within that setting
1. When a client threatens suicide
2. When a client threatens to harm his therapist
3. When there is evidence/suspect of child abuse or neglect - ANSWER-List 3
examples of situations where a social worker would be required to break
confidentiality:
accountability - ANSWER-the expectation that social service agencies be able to
demonstrate and/or measure their effectiveness
1. advocacy
2. consumer protection
3. credentials
4. professional advancement
5. public awareness - ANSWER-List 3 of the 5 major functions of the NASW:
self-determination - ANSWER-this principle asserts that clients have the right to hold
and express their own opinion and to act on them, as long as doing so does not
infringe on the rights of others
individualization - ANSWER-viewing and treating each person as unique and
worthwhile
false-service - ANSWER-The primary skill of a social worker is considered to be
research.
true - ANSWER-Social work is considered to be a multi-skilled profession.
false - ANSWER-It is considered UNacceptable for social workers to practice with
groups because it takes away from individuality.
true - ANSWER-To graduate from FHU, students must have a minimum total of 124
hours.
true - ANSWER-Relative confidentiality is MORE common in social work practice
than absolute confidentiality.
true - ANSWER-ALL states license or otherwise regulate social work practice.
