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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?
Ans: Inform the client about the limits of confidentiality.
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?
Ans: Conflict of interest.
What core value of the social work profession is violated when a client is
coerced into consenting to treatment?
Ans: Dignity and worth of a person.
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?
Ans: Duty to warn per the Tarasoff decision and confidentiality.
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 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?
Ans: Talk to the client about whether they want any information disclosed
and the possible implications of disclosure.
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
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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?
Ans: Assess the situation for risk of potential harm or exploitation of the
client.
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?
Ans: Report the situation to your supervisor.
According to the Nuremberg Code, which provides the basis for Institutional
Review Boards' requirements for human subjects research, voluntary consent
to participate in research activities is an imperative. Which of the following
statements does not meet the criteria defining voluntary informed consent?
Ans: The participant must be compensated either financially or by directly
benefiting from the study.
There is generally no guarantee that subjects will directly benefit from
participation in research. In order to provide informed consent, before they
agree to participate potential subjects should be informed of the potential risks
and benefits and whether or not they will receive some compensation for their
participation in a study.
In working with clients from a racial or ethnic group different from their own,
what are social workers advised to do?
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Ans: Avoid generalizations.
To provide culturally responsive evaluation and treatment planning, counselors
and programs must understand and incorporate relevant cultural factors into
the process while avoiding a stereotypical or "one-size-fits-all" approach to
treatment.
A social worker is conducting an initial assessment with a client. What is the
best way for the social worker to inquire about the client's sexual orientation?
Ans: "What is your sexual orientation?"
Asked in a non-judgmental manner, this clearly asks for specific information
without being as open-ended as "tell me about your sexuality" or as limiting
and discriminatory as the other responses.
Eduardo is a 60 year old Latino man who identifies as gay and is disabled due
to a work-related accident. These aspects of his identity illustrate which of the
following terms?
Ans: Intersectionality.
Intersectionality is a framework for conceptualizing a person, group of people,
or social problem as affected by a number of discriminations and disadvantages.
It takes into account people's overlapping identities and experiences in order
to understand the complexity of prejudices they face.
Jason is an African American man who has just recently gained employment
with an advertising company. One of Jason's coworkers is resentful of Jason
because he thinks Jason was hired because of Affirmative Action and not
because he is qualified for the position. This same coworker also assumes that
Jason is not as smart as their colleagues because of his minority status. What
term best describes the attitude of the coworker?
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Ans: Prejudice.
Prejudice is based on feeling, but in this scenario it is not followed by action.
Most group leaders/group therapists will have group members from diverse
cultural backgrounds. What is not a good way for group leaders to become
culturally competent?
Ans: Promote universal values.
Promoting universal values is a valid goal in some situations, but does not
promote cultural competence.
A social worker conducts a home visit to a 45 year old Latino client whose
young son was killed in a recent automobile accident. The social worker
observes that a large altar has been made. It contains many candles and
pictures of the boy and other deceased relatives. The client sobs throughout
the interview and tells the social worker that the boy has been communicating
to the client each evening through angels. In order to most effectively work
with the client, what should the social worker do FIRST?
Ans: Explore the mourning rituals of the client's family.
The social worker needs to understand the client's reaction from a cultural
perspective. It is often more difficult to "start where the client is" with a client
of another culture, because of lack of comprehension. With this client,
discussing mourning rituals is a first step in gaining understanding, especially if
the social worker doesn't really know if the client's reactions are unusual for a
person of the Latino culture. The other options might be logical in terms of
some cultures, but not others. Exploring the cultural context of the client's
reaction is the first order of business.
Mia H. and Johnny B. interviewed for the same job. Mia has more education
and experience than Johnny, and is the better qualified candidate for the
position. However, the hiring official did not offer the job to Mia because he
believes women are inferior to men and do not belong in the work force.
Based on this information, Mia experienced which of the following?
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MSW comp exam UKY Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already Graded A+
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?
Ans: Inform the client about the limits of confidentiality.
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?
Ans: Conflict of interest.
What core value of the social work profession is violated when a client is
coerced into consenting to treatment?
Ans: Dignity and worth of a person.
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?
Ans: Duty to warn per the Tarasoff decision and confidentiality.
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 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?
Ans: Talk to the client about whether they want any information disclosed
and the possible implications of disclosure.
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
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vPretest - Stuvia US
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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?
Ans: Assess the situation for risk of potential harm or exploitation of the
client.
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?
Ans: Report the situation to your supervisor.
According to the Nuremberg Code, which provides the basis for Institutional
Review Boards' requirements for human subjects research, voluntary consent
to participate in research activities is an imperative. Which of the following
statements does not meet the criteria defining voluntary informed consent?
Ans: The participant must be compensated either financially or by directly
benefiting from the study.
There is generally no guarantee that subjects will directly benefit from
participation in research. In order to provide informed consent, before they
agree to participate potential subjects should be informed of the potential risks
and benefits and whether or not they will receive some compensation for their
participation in a study.
In working with clients from a racial or ethnic group different from their own,
what are social workers advised to do?
Approved By:
vPretest - Stuvia US
,3
Ans: Avoid generalizations.
To provide culturally responsive evaluation and treatment planning, counselors
and programs must understand and incorporate relevant cultural factors into
the process while avoiding a stereotypical or "one-size-fits-all" approach to
treatment.
A social worker is conducting an initial assessment with a client. What is the
best way for the social worker to inquire about the client's sexual orientation?
Ans: "What is your sexual orientation?"
Asked in a non-judgmental manner, this clearly asks for specific information
without being as open-ended as "tell me about your sexuality" or as limiting
and discriminatory as the other responses.
Eduardo is a 60 year old Latino man who identifies as gay and is disabled due
to a work-related accident. These aspects of his identity illustrate which of the
following terms?
Ans: Intersectionality.
Intersectionality is a framework for conceptualizing a person, group of people,
or social problem as affected by a number of discriminations and disadvantages.
It takes into account people's overlapping identities and experiences in order
to understand the complexity of prejudices they face.
Jason is an African American man who has just recently gained employment
with an advertising company. One of Jason's coworkers is resentful of Jason
because he thinks Jason was hired because of Affirmative Action and not
because he is qualified for the position. This same coworker also assumes that
Jason is not as smart as their colleagues because of his minority status. What
term best describes the attitude of the coworker?
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vPretest - Stuvia US
, 4
Ans: Prejudice.
Prejudice is based on feeling, but in this scenario it is not followed by action.
Most group leaders/group therapists will have group members from diverse
cultural backgrounds. What is not a good way for group leaders to become
culturally competent?
Ans: Promote universal values.
Promoting universal values is a valid goal in some situations, but does not
promote cultural competence.
A social worker conducts a home visit to a 45 year old Latino client whose
young son was killed in a recent automobile accident. The social worker
observes that a large altar has been made. It contains many candles and
pictures of the boy and other deceased relatives. The client sobs throughout
the interview and tells the social worker that the boy has been communicating
to the client each evening through angels. In order to most effectively work
with the client, what should the social worker do FIRST?
Ans: Explore the mourning rituals of the client's family.
The social worker needs to understand the client's reaction from a cultural
perspective. It is often more difficult to "start where the client is" with a client
of another culture, because of lack of comprehension. With this client,
discussing mourning rituals is a first step in gaining understanding, especially if
the social worker doesn't really know if the client's reactions are unusual for a
person of the Latino culture. The other options might be logical in terms of
some cultures, but not others. Exploring the cultural context of the client's
reaction is the first order of business.
Mia H. and Johnny B. interviewed for the same job. Mia has more education
and experience than Johnny, and is the better qualified candidate for the
position. However, the hiring official did not offer the job to Mia because he
believes women are inferior to men and do not belong in the work force.
Based on this information, Mia experienced which of the following?
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vPretest - Stuvia US
