LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025
WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED
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The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic
assessment. From the statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the DSM
and all of its predecessors?
A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. -CORRECTANSWER A. The DSM
does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating with other
disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems,
while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or
boundaries across disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
,D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. -CORRECTANSWER A.
Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems,
while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach EXCEPT:
A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the group
goals for the healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service
provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment, and
planning process rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a
group setting. -CORRECTANSWER D. The professionals work independently and then
share the information gathered in a group setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the following are
common examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health professionals?
A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health professionals.
D. None of the above. -CORRECTANSWER B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or
transdisciplinary
,When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health professional, the
term assessment or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the term diagnosis.
Which of the following is a reason to support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas a
diagnostic assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as
supporting information is always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support system,
whereas an assessment does not. -CORRECTANSWER C. The diagnostic assessment
takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting information is always
included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for addressing
problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual views the
situation.
C. Take into account the amount of information the client is willing to share and the
accuracy of this information, gather an accurate definition of the problem, and address
issues surrounding culture and race.
, D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the assessment. -
CORRECTANSWER D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the
assessment.
Examples of changes in the DSM-5 include:
A. A disorder was added termed Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).
B. Attempts to clarify the boundaries between what constitutes normal human
functioning and what constitutes a mental disorder have been addressed.
C. Both choices A and B are correct.
D. Medications recommendations are made. -CORRECTANSWER C. Both choices A
and B are correct
Major premises guided the changes made in the latest version of the DSM. The
following statement BEST explains the major premises used to guide the revisions in
the DSM-5:
A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior restraints related to
the degree of change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
B. Revisions were based only on the professional opinions of those participating in the
diagnostic work groups; no public opinion from other professionals was considered.
C. Revisions were in process for approximately one year.
WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
100% PASS
The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic
assessment. From the statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the DSM
and all of its predecessors?
A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. -CORRECTANSWER A. The DSM
does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating with other
disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems,
while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or
boundaries across disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
,D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. -CORRECTANSWER A.
Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems,
while also sharing information to address the needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach EXCEPT:
A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the group
goals for the healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service
provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment, and
planning process rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a
group setting. -CORRECTANSWER D. The professionals work independently and then
share the information gathered in a group setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the following are
common examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health professionals?
A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health professionals.
D. None of the above. -CORRECTANSWER B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or
transdisciplinary
,When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health professional, the
term assessment or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the term diagnosis.
Which of the following is a reason to support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas a
diagnostic assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as
supporting information is always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support system,
whereas an assessment does not. -CORRECTANSWER C. The diagnostic assessment
takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting information is always
included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for addressing
problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual views the
situation.
C. Take into account the amount of information the client is willing to share and the
accuracy of this information, gather an accurate definition of the problem, and address
issues surrounding culture and race.
, D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the assessment. -
CORRECTANSWER D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the
assessment.
Examples of changes in the DSM-5 include:
A. A disorder was added termed Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).
B. Attempts to clarify the boundaries between what constitutes normal human
functioning and what constitutes a mental disorder have been addressed.
C. Both choices A and B are correct.
D. Medications recommendations are made. -CORRECTANSWER C. Both choices A
and B are correct
Major premises guided the changes made in the latest version of the DSM. The
following statement BEST explains the major premises used to guide the revisions in
the DSM-5:
A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior restraints related to
the degree of change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
B. Revisions were based only on the professional opinions of those participating in the
diagnostic work groups; no public opinion from other professionals was considered.
C. Revisions were in process for approximately one year.
