MSW Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers
A preschooler's parents report that their child masturbates at night and has tried to
touch a sibling's genitals while bathing. What do these behaviors MOST likely indicate?
A. child sexual abuse
B. normal sexual development
C. diffuse personal boundaries
D. delayed superego development - Answer-B. normal sexual devlopment
A SW is a member of the disaster response team in a community where there was a
recent tornado. The elementary school was destroyed and three children were killed. A
month later, parents and school officials asked the SW to evaluate a child whose
behavior has become unmanageable inc lass. The child is having difficulty
concentrating and has not completed any assignments in several weeks. What should
the SW do FIRST?
A. refer the child for an evaluation for ADHD.
B. encourage the parents to spend more time with the child each day.
C. complete an individual assessment with the child
D. provide crisis intervention for the child - Answer-C. complete an individual
assessment of the child
A SW meets with a client who is chronically mentally ill. The client often refuses to take
psychotropic medications but does not yet exhibit sx of active psychosis. What
approach is MOST likely to help clients achieve long-term optimal functioning?
A. developing a behavioral program to enhance medication compliance
B. referring client to day treatment center
C. referring client for long term hospitalization
D. arranging for medication to be administered by visiting RN - Answer-A. developing
behavioral program to enhance medication compliance
(self-determination!!!)
A SW is asked to evaluate a 10 year old child who was reported to be talking with peers
about explicit sexual activity and singing a song about incest. after ruling out direct
sexual abuse to the child, what should the SW do NEXT?
A. assess other exposures to sexually explicit material
B. assess the child's level of impulse control
C. consider dx of conduct disorder
D. educate the child about appropriate talk with peers - Answer-A. assess other
exposures to sexually explicit material
, A client requests mental health services to manage chronic and escalating anger.
during the initial session the client tells the SW of instances when she was verbally
abusive to an individual in her in a wheelchair. The client is remorseful and says that the
incidents have occurred on only 2 or 3 occasions. What should the SW do NEXT?
A. collect collateral information for the care recipient
B. explain the need to report the incidents to the proper authorities
C. discuss the incidents further to determine the appropriate action
D. develop a personalized anger management program for the client - Answer-C.
discuss the indigents further to determine the appropriate action
A couple met with a SW about concerns in their relationships. Both partners report the
other person does not offer emotional support or affection. What should the SW explore
FIRST?
A. gender roles
b. safety risks
c. relationship expectations
d. relationship development - Answer-C. relationship expectations
A SW leads a parenting skills group. During a session, a 3 year old child roars and
gestures like a lion. The parent appears embarrassed and scolds the child for this
behavior. What should the SW do?
A. discuss the importance of pretend play
b. suggest the parent take the child to the zoo
c. demonstrate approval of the child's behavior
d. use an animal song to normalize the behavior - Answer-A. discuss the importance of
pretend play
A hospital SW has a client who is noncompliant with management of diabetes. The
client believes the illness is God's will and God will provide a cure. What should the SW
do FIRST?
A. assure the client that God would want the client to be compliant
B. educate the client on the health consequences of being noncompliant
c. explore the role that religion plays in the clients overall self-care
d. inform the client that managing diabetes is not a spiritual issue - Answer-c. explore
the role that religion plays in the client's overall self-care
A family services agency has a high number of clients who do to keep appointments.
The agency's SW administrator conducts a client satisfaction survey, which reveals that
clients believe the agency is not welcoming to their children. To alleviate the client's
concerns, what should the administrator do FIRST?
A. create specialization activities for children
B. evaluate the need to change agency programs
c. obtain consultation to develop an action plan
d. form a committee of clients and staff to identify solutions - Answer-d. form a
committee of clients and staff to identify solutions
100% Correct Answers
A preschooler's parents report that their child masturbates at night and has tried to
touch a sibling's genitals while bathing. What do these behaviors MOST likely indicate?
A. child sexual abuse
B. normal sexual development
C. diffuse personal boundaries
D. delayed superego development - Answer-B. normal sexual devlopment
A SW is a member of the disaster response team in a community where there was a
recent tornado. The elementary school was destroyed and three children were killed. A
month later, parents and school officials asked the SW to evaluate a child whose
behavior has become unmanageable inc lass. The child is having difficulty
concentrating and has not completed any assignments in several weeks. What should
the SW do FIRST?
A. refer the child for an evaluation for ADHD.
B. encourage the parents to spend more time with the child each day.
C. complete an individual assessment with the child
D. provide crisis intervention for the child - Answer-C. complete an individual
assessment of the child
A SW meets with a client who is chronically mentally ill. The client often refuses to take
psychotropic medications but does not yet exhibit sx of active psychosis. What
approach is MOST likely to help clients achieve long-term optimal functioning?
A. developing a behavioral program to enhance medication compliance
B. referring client to day treatment center
C. referring client for long term hospitalization
D. arranging for medication to be administered by visiting RN - Answer-A. developing
behavioral program to enhance medication compliance
(self-determination!!!)
A SW is asked to evaluate a 10 year old child who was reported to be talking with peers
about explicit sexual activity and singing a song about incest. after ruling out direct
sexual abuse to the child, what should the SW do NEXT?
A. assess other exposures to sexually explicit material
B. assess the child's level of impulse control
C. consider dx of conduct disorder
D. educate the child about appropriate talk with peers - Answer-A. assess other
exposures to sexually explicit material
, A client requests mental health services to manage chronic and escalating anger.
during the initial session the client tells the SW of instances when she was verbally
abusive to an individual in her in a wheelchair. The client is remorseful and says that the
incidents have occurred on only 2 or 3 occasions. What should the SW do NEXT?
A. collect collateral information for the care recipient
B. explain the need to report the incidents to the proper authorities
C. discuss the incidents further to determine the appropriate action
D. develop a personalized anger management program for the client - Answer-C.
discuss the indigents further to determine the appropriate action
A couple met with a SW about concerns in their relationships. Both partners report the
other person does not offer emotional support or affection. What should the SW explore
FIRST?
A. gender roles
b. safety risks
c. relationship expectations
d. relationship development - Answer-C. relationship expectations
A SW leads a parenting skills group. During a session, a 3 year old child roars and
gestures like a lion. The parent appears embarrassed and scolds the child for this
behavior. What should the SW do?
A. discuss the importance of pretend play
b. suggest the parent take the child to the zoo
c. demonstrate approval of the child's behavior
d. use an animal song to normalize the behavior - Answer-A. discuss the importance of
pretend play
A hospital SW has a client who is noncompliant with management of diabetes. The
client believes the illness is God's will and God will provide a cure. What should the SW
do FIRST?
A. assure the client that God would want the client to be compliant
B. educate the client on the health consequences of being noncompliant
c. explore the role that religion plays in the clients overall self-care
d. inform the client that managing diabetes is not a spiritual issue - Answer-c. explore
the role that religion plays in the client's overall self-care
A family services agency has a high number of clients who do to keep appointments.
The agency's SW administrator conducts a client satisfaction survey, which reveals that
clients believe the agency is not welcoming to their children. To alleviate the client's
concerns, what should the administrator do FIRST?
A. create specialization activities for children
B. evaluate the need to change agency programs
c. obtain consultation to develop an action plan
d. form a committee of clients and staff to identify solutions - Answer-d. form a
committee of clients and staff to identify solutions
