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Hector, a social worker, recently began a romantic relationship with Eric who he has known for years. Eric
is also the close friend of one of the Hector's clients, Anna.
A) This is clearly unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) This is unwise, but not unethical as Hector knew Eric before he had Anna as a client
C) This is a potential ethical violation and Hector assumes the full burden for setting boundaries
D) This is only an ethical violation if Hector hangs out socially with both Eric and Anna together -
(answer)C) This is a potential ethical violation and Hector assumes the full burden for setting boundaries
James begins a sexual relationship with Nadia, a former client whom he last worked with 8 years ago:
A) This is clearly unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) This is not unethical as it has been more than 7 years since Nadia was a client
C) This is a potential ethical violation
D) This is only an ethical violation if Nadia becomes James' client again - (answer)D) This is only an
ethical violation if Nadia becomes James' client again
Dual relationships are:
A) Unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) Frequently unavoidable and should be utilized to further the therapeutic relationship
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C) Only unethical if they occur with current clients
D) Likely when the social worker and client live in the same neighborhood - (answer)D) Likely when the
social worker and client live in the same neighborhood
An ethical dilemma is:
A) A difficult and confusing situation
B) A situation with competing ethical values
C) When a child reports abuse or neglect to a social worker
D) All of the above - (answer)B) A situation with competing ethical values
Ethical and legal requirements in social work practice:
A) Are one and the same
B) Are frequently overlapping but not the same
C) Mean that social workers always defer to what is legal
D) Mean that social workers always defer to what is ethical - (answer)B) Are frequently overlapping but
not the same
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A social worker has a sexual relationship with an agency colleague:
A) This should be reported to the agency board of directors
B) This is unethical and should be immediately reported to the state licensing board
C) This is a potential ethical violation if there is a conflict of interest
D) There is no ethical problem with this situation - (answer)C) This is a potential ethical violation if there
is a conflict of interest
Marina disclosed to her social worker Nicole that she smokes a joint of pot in the morning before driving
her children to school. Nicole's ethical responsibility is to:
A) Discuss with Marina the potential negative consequences of this action
B) Step out of the session to call Child Protective Services immediately
C) Consult with her supervisor and director about the situation
D) Discuss with Marina that this is child endangerment and report to Child Protective Services -
(answer)D) Discuss with Marina that this is child endangerment and report to Child Protective Services
Children Inc., a non-profit child welfare contracted agency, invited several county child welfare
administrators and other community agency directors to the annual holiday party, which offers light
snacks and socializing:
A) This is only ethical if all other county agencies are also invited
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B) This is unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
C) This is a potential ethical violation as this can be seen as payment for referrals
D) There is no reportable ethical violation in this situation - (answer)D) There is no reportable ethical
violation in this situation
When working with families and/or groups, social workers should:
A) Inform them that what they say in group is confidential and private
B) Inform them that the confidentially is desired but not guaranteed
C) Inform them of the legal consequences for group members who break confidentiality laws
D) Inform them of the Lowenberg and Dolgoff confidentiality clause - (answer)B) Inform them that the
confidentially is desired but not guaranteed
Your client Dalia is having relationship problems. During the course of treatment, you find yourself
becoming attracted to her. What is your first step to handle this countertransference?
A) Seek consultation and perhaps personal therapy
B) Acknowledge your feelings to Dalia and work through these feelings with her
C) Use self-talk to highlight her flaws to counteract your feelings
VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Hector, a social worker, recently began a romantic relationship with Eric who he has known for years. Eric
is also the close friend of one of the Hector's clients, Anna.
A) This is clearly unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) This is unwise, but not unethical as Hector knew Eric before he had Anna as a client
C) This is a potential ethical violation and Hector assumes the full burden for setting boundaries
D) This is only an ethical violation if Hector hangs out socially with both Eric and Anna together -
(answer)C) This is a potential ethical violation and Hector assumes the full burden for setting boundaries
James begins a sexual relationship with Nadia, a former client whom he last worked with 8 years ago:
A) This is clearly unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) This is not unethical as it has been more than 7 years since Nadia was a client
C) This is a potential ethical violation
D) This is only an ethical violation if Nadia becomes James' client again - (answer)D) This is only an
ethical violation if Nadia becomes James' client again
Dual relationships are:
A) Unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
B) Frequently unavoidable and should be utilized to further the therapeutic relationship
,CSUSM MSW 698A COMP EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
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C) Only unethical if they occur with current clients
D) Likely when the social worker and client live in the same neighborhood - (answer)D) Likely when the
social worker and client live in the same neighborhood
An ethical dilemma is:
A) A difficult and confusing situation
B) A situation with competing ethical values
C) When a child reports abuse or neglect to a social worker
D) All of the above - (answer)B) A situation with competing ethical values
Ethical and legal requirements in social work practice:
A) Are one and the same
B) Are frequently overlapping but not the same
C) Mean that social workers always defer to what is legal
D) Mean that social workers always defer to what is ethical - (answer)B) Are frequently overlapping but
not the same
,CSUSM MSW 698A COMP EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
A social worker has a sexual relationship with an agency colleague:
A) This should be reported to the agency board of directors
B) This is unethical and should be immediately reported to the state licensing board
C) This is a potential ethical violation if there is a conflict of interest
D) There is no ethical problem with this situation - (answer)C) This is a potential ethical violation if there
is a conflict of interest
Marina disclosed to her social worker Nicole that she smokes a joint of pot in the morning before driving
her children to school. Nicole's ethical responsibility is to:
A) Discuss with Marina the potential negative consequences of this action
B) Step out of the session to call Child Protective Services immediately
C) Consult with her supervisor and director about the situation
D) Discuss with Marina that this is child endangerment and report to Child Protective Services -
(answer)D) Discuss with Marina that this is child endangerment and report to Child Protective Services
Children Inc., a non-profit child welfare contracted agency, invited several county child welfare
administrators and other community agency directors to the annual holiday party, which offers light
snacks and socializing:
A) This is only ethical if all other county agencies are also invited
, CSUSM MSW 698A COMP EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
B) This is unethical and should be reported to the state licensing board
C) This is a potential ethical violation as this can be seen as payment for referrals
D) There is no reportable ethical violation in this situation - (answer)D) There is no reportable ethical
violation in this situation
When working with families and/or groups, social workers should:
A) Inform them that what they say in group is confidential and private
B) Inform them that the confidentially is desired but not guaranteed
C) Inform them of the legal consequences for group members who break confidentiality laws
D) Inform them of the Lowenberg and Dolgoff confidentiality clause - (answer)B) Inform them that the
confidentially is desired but not guaranteed
Your client Dalia is having relationship problems. During the course of treatment, you find yourself
becoming attracted to her. What is your first step to handle this countertransference?
A) Seek consultation and perhaps personal therapy
B) Acknowledge your feelings to Dalia and work through these feelings with her
C) Use self-talk to highlight her flaws to counteract your feelings
