TEXAS SOCIAL WORK JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
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1. A social worker is meeting with a client who discloses that they are
considering ending their life. According to Texas social work law and
ethical standards, the first priority for the social worker is to:
A. Encourage the client to talk about their feelings
B. Refer the client to a peer support group
C. Assess the immediate risk and take steps to ensure client safety
D. Explore the client’s childhood trauma history
Rationale: The Texas Code of Conduct and NASW Code of Ethics prioritize client
safety in crisis situations. Assessing risk and taking appropriate safety measures is
the immediate ethical and legal responsibility.
2. Under the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following actions is
grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed social worker?
A. Maintaining accurate client records
B. Providing pro bono services
C. Practicing while impaired by drugs or alcohol
D. Consulting with a supervisor
Rationale: Practicing while impaired endangers clients and violates both ethical
standards and Texas state regulations for social work licensure.
, 3. A social worker is required to report suspected abuse under Texas law.
Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only physical abuse must be reported
B. Only minors are protected under mandatory reporting laws
C. Reports must be made immediately to the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services (DFPS) when abuse is suspected
D. Reports can be delayed until the end of the session
Rationale: Texas law mandates immediate reporting of suspected child abuse,
neglect, or exploitation to DFPS. Delay can result in liability for the social worker.
4. A client is seeking counseling for anxiety but refuses to sign the informed
consent form. The social worker should:
A. Begin therapy anyway
B. Explain the importance of informed consent and potential limitations
of services without it
C. Document that consent was not needed
D. Ignore consent and proceed with counseling
Rationale: Informed consent is legally and ethically required. The social worker
must ensure the client understands the risks, benefits, and limits of services.
5. During a home visit, a social worker notices unsafe living conditions for a
child. The social worker should:
A. Advise the family to clean up
B. Report the conditions to DFPS as potential neglect
C. Leave without taking action
D. Wait until the next session to discuss
,Rationale: Social workers are mandatory reporters. Observing conditions that
could harm a child requires immediate reporting to ensure safety.
6. Which of the following best describes the principle of confidentiality under
Texas social work regulations?
A. Confidentiality is optional if a client requests it
B. Confidentiality only applies in written records
C. Confidentiality must be maintained except in cases where disclosure
is legally required
D. Confidentiality can be waived for administrative convenience
Rationale: Ethical and legal standards require maintaining confidentiality, with
exceptions only as mandated by law (e.g., abuse reporting, court orders).
7. A client who is an adult requests access to their mental health records. Under
Texas law, the social worker should:
A. Deny access without explanation
B. Provide access unless legally restricted
C. Only provide a summary
D. Share only with family
Rationale: Texas law grants clients access to their own mental health records, with
limited exceptions to protect safety or confidentiality.
8. A social worker is supervising a student intern. Which of the following
actions would be considered unethical?
A. Providing feedback on clinical skills
B. Allowing the student to see clients without appropriate supervision
, C. Discussing case conceptualization in supervision
D. Modeling professional boundaries
Rationale: Allowing unsupervised practice without proper oversight violates
professional and ethical standards.
9. In a custody evaluation, a social worker discovers that one parent is verbally
abusive toward the child. The social worker should:
A. Keep the information confidential to avoid conflict
B. Report concerns to the appropriate legal or protective authority
while documenting the findings
C. Suggest the child avoid the parent
D. Ask the parent to change behavior without further action
Rationale: The social worker has an ethical and legal obligation to protect the
child and provide documentation and reporting as required.
10.Which of the following is an example of dual relationships that could
present an ethical conflict?
A. Supervising a new social worker
B. Providing therapy to a family member
C. Consulting with a multidisciplinary team
D. Referring a client to another professional
Rationale: Treating family members or others with close personal ties creates
potential conflicts of interest and is discouraged in the NASW Code of Ethics.
11.A client’s religious beliefs conflict with treatment recommendations.
According to ethical standards, the social worker should:
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A social worker is meeting with a client who discloses that they are
considering ending their life. According to Texas social work law and
ethical standards, the first priority for the social worker is to:
A. Encourage the client to talk about their feelings
B. Refer the client to a peer support group
C. Assess the immediate risk and take steps to ensure client safety
D. Explore the client’s childhood trauma history
Rationale: The Texas Code of Conduct and NASW Code of Ethics prioritize client
safety in crisis situations. Assessing risk and taking appropriate safety measures is
the immediate ethical and legal responsibility.
2. Under the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following actions is
grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed social worker?
A. Maintaining accurate client records
B. Providing pro bono services
C. Practicing while impaired by drugs or alcohol
D. Consulting with a supervisor
Rationale: Practicing while impaired endangers clients and violates both ethical
standards and Texas state regulations for social work licensure.
, 3. A social worker is required to report suspected abuse under Texas law.
Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only physical abuse must be reported
B. Only minors are protected under mandatory reporting laws
C. Reports must be made immediately to the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services (DFPS) when abuse is suspected
D. Reports can be delayed until the end of the session
Rationale: Texas law mandates immediate reporting of suspected child abuse,
neglect, or exploitation to DFPS. Delay can result in liability for the social worker.
4. A client is seeking counseling for anxiety but refuses to sign the informed
consent form. The social worker should:
A. Begin therapy anyway
B. Explain the importance of informed consent and potential limitations
of services without it
C. Document that consent was not needed
D. Ignore consent and proceed with counseling
Rationale: Informed consent is legally and ethically required. The social worker
must ensure the client understands the risks, benefits, and limits of services.
5. During a home visit, a social worker notices unsafe living conditions for a
child. The social worker should:
A. Advise the family to clean up
B. Report the conditions to DFPS as potential neglect
C. Leave without taking action
D. Wait until the next session to discuss
,Rationale: Social workers are mandatory reporters. Observing conditions that
could harm a child requires immediate reporting to ensure safety.
6. Which of the following best describes the principle of confidentiality under
Texas social work regulations?
A. Confidentiality is optional if a client requests it
B. Confidentiality only applies in written records
C. Confidentiality must be maintained except in cases where disclosure
is legally required
D. Confidentiality can be waived for administrative convenience
Rationale: Ethical and legal standards require maintaining confidentiality, with
exceptions only as mandated by law (e.g., abuse reporting, court orders).
7. A client who is an adult requests access to their mental health records. Under
Texas law, the social worker should:
A. Deny access without explanation
B. Provide access unless legally restricted
C. Only provide a summary
D. Share only with family
Rationale: Texas law grants clients access to their own mental health records, with
limited exceptions to protect safety or confidentiality.
8. A social worker is supervising a student intern. Which of the following
actions would be considered unethical?
A. Providing feedback on clinical skills
B. Allowing the student to see clients without appropriate supervision
, C. Discussing case conceptualization in supervision
D. Modeling professional boundaries
Rationale: Allowing unsupervised practice without proper oversight violates
professional and ethical standards.
9. In a custody evaluation, a social worker discovers that one parent is verbally
abusive toward the child. The social worker should:
A. Keep the information confidential to avoid conflict
B. Report concerns to the appropriate legal or protective authority
while documenting the findings
C. Suggest the child avoid the parent
D. Ask the parent to change behavior without further action
Rationale: The social worker has an ethical and legal obligation to protect the
child and provide documentation and reporting as required.
10.Which of the following is an example of dual relationships that could
present an ethical conflict?
A. Supervising a new social worker
B. Providing therapy to a family member
C. Consulting with a multidisciplinary team
D. Referring a client to another professional
Rationale: Treating family members or others with close personal ties creates
potential conflicts of interest and is discouraged in the NASW Code of Ethics.
11.A client’s religious beliefs conflict with treatment recommendations.
According to ethical standards, the social worker should:
