Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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100% Correct Questions & Answers
A couple is seeing a social worker for marital problems. During one session, the wife
compliments her husband. The husband says, "It's nothing." What should the social
worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Assist the husband in accepting the compliment
A social worker treats a client who reports a desire to kill a former lover who has
recently ended their relationship. Upon further questioning, the client says that
although this is a desire, it is not a strong one and the client has no definite plan. The
client says "I probably won't do anything." The client contracts with the social worker
not to kill the former lover. The social worker should NEXT: - Correct answer monitor
the client's feelings at future sessions
A social worker meets with a young man who is in his first year of college. He
expresses feelings of acute anxiety and distress. He was an outstanding student in
high school, maintaining an A average, but his college grades are low. He says that if
,things do not improve, he does not know what he will do. What should the social
worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Assess for the risk of suicide
When sharing diagnostic information with a client, the social worker should give
greatest consideration to: - Correct answer describing behaviors that clarify the
diagnostic information
A social worker is evaluating a 46-year-old married woman who is distressed by her
husband's recent inability to sustain an erection. She reports that her husband has
insulin-dependent diabetes. She says the physician has explained how diabetes causes
this problem but she believes that "He doesn't love me anymore." The social worker's
MOST appropriate action is to: - Correct answer offer conjoint sessions to the client
and her husband
A social worker sees a client who is concerned about excessive Internet use. The
client worries about not being able to control online activity and feels it is harming
interpersonal relationships outside of the Internet. What should the social worker
determine FIRST? - Correct answer The degree to which the client's life is affected
,The court orders a woman to have individual therapy as a condition for her children to
be returned. She attends two sessions with the social worker. She misses the next two
sessions. What should the social worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Contact the
woman to discuss the consequences of missed appointments
A social worker is seeing a client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. In
discussing the treatment plan, the social worker suggests certain goals and
interventions. The client quickly agrees, stating, "I'll try anything." The client has a
history of multiple treatment failures. In developing a realistic treatment plan, the
social worker should FIRST: - Correct answer identify obstacles that hindered earlier
treatment efforts
A social worker is seeing two young boys and their mother. The mother reported the
boys' behavior problems began soon after the boys returned from a visit with their
father, who lives with his girlfriend and an infant daughter. The boys' parents are
involved in a bitter custody battle. During the initial interview, both boys tell the social
worker that their father's girlfriend has beaten them with a fly swatter, burned the
, older boy with a cigarette, and threatened to kill the younger boy. The social worker
should : - Correct answer immediately report the allegations of abuse to the
appropriate authorities
At the recommendation of the school counselor, a mother requests that a social
worker treat her ten-year-old son for persistent fighting in school. The mother states
that her son is well disciplined in the home and neighborhood. After obtaining a social
history from the mother, the social worker should NEXT: - Correct answer obtain a
release to talk with the school counselor
A social worker is asked to treat a child who was sexually abused by an older sibling.
The social worker learns that the victim and the perpetrator are living in the same
house, with the permission of social services. What should the social worker do FIRST?
- Correct answer Develop a safety plan for the victim
A social worker meets with a couple who have difficulty expressing feelings. During
one session, the couple begins to argue about finances. The husband yells, and the
wife cries. The husband responds by saying, "Crying won't work. You need to spend
EXAM PREP (Latest Update )
100% Correct Questions & Answers
A couple is seeing a social worker for marital problems. During one session, the wife
compliments her husband. The husband says, "It's nothing." What should the social
worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Assist the husband in accepting the compliment
A social worker treats a client who reports a desire to kill a former lover who has
recently ended their relationship. Upon further questioning, the client says that
although this is a desire, it is not a strong one and the client has no definite plan. The
client says "I probably won't do anything." The client contracts with the social worker
not to kill the former lover. The social worker should NEXT: - Correct answer monitor
the client's feelings at future sessions
A social worker meets with a young man who is in his first year of college. He
expresses feelings of acute anxiety and distress. He was an outstanding student in
high school, maintaining an A average, but his college grades are low. He says that if
,things do not improve, he does not know what he will do. What should the social
worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Assess for the risk of suicide
When sharing diagnostic information with a client, the social worker should give
greatest consideration to: - Correct answer describing behaviors that clarify the
diagnostic information
A social worker is evaluating a 46-year-old married woman who is distressed by her
husband's recent inability to sustain an erection. She reports that her husband has
insulin-dependent diabetes. She says the physician has explained how diabetes causes
this problem but she believes that "He doesn't love me anymore." The social worker's
MOST appropriate action is to: - Correct answer offer conjoint sessions to the client
and her husband
A social worker sees a client who is concerned about excessive Internet use. The
client worries about not being able to control online activity and feels it is harming
interpersonal relationships outside of the Internet. What should the social worker
determine FIRST? - Correct answer The degree to which the client's life is affected
,The court orders a woman to have individual therapy as a condition for her children to
be returned. She attends two sessions with the social worker. She misses the next two
sessions. What should the social worker do FIRST? - Correct answer Contact the
woman to discuss the consequences of missed appointments
A social worker is seeing a client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. In
discussing the treatment plan, the social worker suggests certain goals and
interventions. The client quickly agrees, stating, "I'll try anything." The client has a
history of multiple treatment failures. In developing a realistic treatment plan, the
social worker should FIRST: - Correct answer identify obstacles that hindered earlier
treatment efforts
A social worker is seeing two young boys and their mother. The mother reported the
boys' behavior problems began soon after the boys returned from a visit with their
father, who lives with his girlfriend and an infant daughter. The boys' parents are
involved in a bitter custody battle. During the initial interview, both boys tell the social
worker that their father's girlfriend has beaten them with a fly swatter, burned the
, older boy with a cigarette, and threatened to kill the younger boy. The social worker
should : - Correct answer immediately report the allegations of abuse to the
appropriate authorities
At the recommendation of the school counselor, a mother requests that a social
worker treat her ten-year-old son for persistent fighting in school. The mother states
that her son is well disciplined in the home and neighborhood. After obtaining a social
history from the mother, the social worker should NEXT: - Correct answer obtain a
release to talk with the school counselor
A social worker is asked to treat a child who was sexually abused by an older sibling.
The social worker learns that the victim and the perpetrator are living in the same
house, with the permission of social services. What should the social worker do FIRST?
- Correct answer Develop a safety plan for the victim
A social worker meets with a couple who have difficulty expressing feelings. During
one session, the couple begins to argue about finances. The husband yells, and the
wife cries. The husband responds by saying, "Crying won't work. You need to spend
