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Master's Final Exam Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
A social worker is meeting with her client for a first therapy
session. What is the first ethical responsibility she is obligated
to meet in this session? - ANSWER Inform the client about the
limits of confidentiality.
Confidentiality and its limits should be explained to clients prior
to beginning service.
A social worker employed by a community-based organization
finds her professional decision-making to be influenced by
elements other than concern about the client. What ethical
issue is this social worker facing? - ANSWER Conflict of interest.
Although a dual relationship might be a conflict of interest, it is
not the only type of conflict of interest that might interfere with
a social worker's ability to maintain professional behavior.
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What core value of the social work profession is violated when
a client is coerced into consenting to treatment? - ANSWER
Dignity and worth of a person.
Social workers promote clients' socially responsible self-
determination and right to make their own choices.
During a counseling session at a mental health center, a social
worker is told by their client that the client intends to shoot a
specific relative after leaving the session. What professional
duties are in conflict in this situation? - ANSWER Duty to warn
per the Tarasoff decision and confidentiality.
Duty to warn is a counselor's obligation to warn identifiable
victims. Confidentiality is a professional duty to not share
information pertaining to clients without the client's
permission. Privileged communication refers to a client's legal
right to not have a social worker disclose confidential
information in court or legal proceedings.
A 16 year old has become a client of an outpatient clinical social
worker after surviving a sexual assault by the sibling of a
classmate at her school. The client's parents have signed a
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release of information allowing the social worker to
communicate directly with school staff. The social worker is
contacted by one of the teachers who is concerned that the
client's school work has declined drastically. The teacher wants
to know if something has happened to the client. What should
the social worker do in this situation? - ANSWER Talk to the
client about whether they want any information disclosed and
the possible implications of disclosure.
It is appropriate to discuss with the client whether or not she
wants her teacher to be made aware of the assault, and she
should be warned of the possible implications. Even if the
guardians have signed release of information, that does not
imply that that information must be released without
consulting the client.
Adele, a social worker employed by a program serving at-risk
youth at a local YMCA in an urban community, lives in an
apartment complex within walking distance of her work. An
avid reader, she frequently visits the local library and has joined
a monthly reading group. At her most recent visit, the group
welcomed a new member who happens to be the mother of
one of the youths in her program. To determine how to respond
to this situation, what should Adele do first? - ANSWER Assess
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the situation for risk of potential harm or exploitation of the
client.
"To determine how to respond"--she should assess the risks
prior to taking any action.
During a counseling session, a client with a history of
relationship problems shares a text she received from one of
your co-workers inviting her to a social event as their date. Your
co-worker is part of the treatment team that regularly reviews
client cases (including your client) and evaluates their progress.
The client is seeking your advice about whether to accept the
date and attend the event. What should you do? - ANSWER
Report the situation to your supervisor.
The social worker's duty is to protect the client. Ideally, talking
to the colleague would be the first step, but talking to your
supervisor can help in determining if the interaction your
colleague is having with the client poses a danger to that
client's well-being, given the colleague's role in the treatment
team.
Master's Final Exam Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
A social worker is meeting with her client for a first therapy
session. What is the first ethical responsibility she is obligated
to meet in this session? - ANSWER Inform the client about the
limits of confidentiality.
Confidentiality and its limits should be explained to clients prior
to beginning service.
A social worker employed by a community-based organization
finds her professional decision-making to be influenced by
elements other than concern about the client. What ethical
issue is this social worker facing? - ANSWER Conflict of interest.
Although a dual relationship might be a conflict of interest, it is
not the only type of conflict of interest that might interfere with
a social worker's ability to maintain professional behavior.
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What core value of the social work profession is violated when
a client is coerced into consenting to treatment? - ANSWER
Dignity and worth of a person.
Social workers promote clients' socially responsible self-
determination and right to make their own choices.
During a counseling session at a mental health center, a social
worker is told by their client that the client intends to shoot a
specific relative after leaving the session. What professional
duties are in conflict in this situation? - ANSWER Duty to warn
per the Tarasoff decision and confidentiality.
Duty to warn is a counselor's obligation to warn identifiable
victims. Confidentiality is a professional duty to not share
information pertaining to clients without the client's
permission. Privileged communication refers to a client's legal
right to not have a social worker disclose confidential
information in court or legal proceedings.
A 16 year old has become a client of an outpatient clinical social
worker after surviving a sexual assault by the sibling of a
classmate at her school. The client's parents have signed a
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release of information allowing the social worker to
communicate directly with school staff. The social worker is
contacted by one of the teachers who is concerned that the
client's school work has declined drastically. The teacher wants
to know if something has happened to the client. What should
the social worker do in this situation? - ANSWER Talk to the
client about whether they want any information disclosed and
the possible implications of disclosure.
It is appropriate to discuss with the client whether or not she
wants her teacher to be made aware of the assault, and she
should be warned of the possible implications. Even if the
guardians have signed release of information, that does not
imply that that information must be released without
consulting the client.
Adele, a social worker employed by a program serving at-risk
youth at a local YMCA in an urban community, lives in an
apartment complex within walking distance of her work. An
avid reader, she frequently visits the local library and has joined
a monthly reading group. At her most recent visit, the group
welcomed a new member who happens to be the mother of
one of the youths in her program. To determine how to respond
to this situation, what should Adele do first? - ANSWER Assess
, 4|Page
the situation for risk of potential harm or exploitation of the
client.
"To determine how to respond"--she should assess the risks
prior to taking any action.
During a counseling session, a client with a history of
relationship problems shares a text she received from one of
your co-workers inviting her to a social event as their date. Your
co-worker is part of the treatment team that regularly reviews
client cases (including your client) and evaluates their progress.
The client is seeking your advice about whether to accept the
date and attend the event. What should you do? - ANSWER
Report the situation to your supervisor.
The social worker's duty is to protect the client. Ideally, talking
to the colleague would be the first step, but talking to your
supervisor can help in determining if the interaction your
colleague is having with the client poses a danger to that
client's well-being, given the colleague's role in the treatment
team.
