LCSW LAW AND ETHICS EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS -
LATEST UPDATE - JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Eli has relocated his psychotherapy practice from a big
city to a small town. In addition to seeing clients in his office, he
also takes a job as a supervisor of interns at the town's only
community counseling clinic. In his second week at the clinic Eli is
given a list of new interns he will be supervising and one of the
interns assigned to him is a client in his private practice. This client
does not know that Eli supervises at the clinic. What should Eli do?
Content Area: Ethics: Business Practices and Policies This
question tests your knowledge regarding supervision and dual
relationships.
A. Decline to supervise the intern.
B. Ask the client to choose between having Eli as a social worker or a
supervisor.
C. Terminate the therapy since it conflicts with Eli's role as a
supervisor as well as the client's desire for training and career
advancement.
D. Proceed as a supervisor since this is a case of an u
Answer:
A. Decline to supervise the intern.
Question 2: Declining to supervise the intern is the best ethical
choice given here (it is possible that with the proper ongoing
consultation and responsible care, this particular dual relationship
could be ethically acceptable). Although some dual relationships
are considered unavoidable, particularly when there are limited
choices, the ethics are less ambiguous in stating that supervisors
,do not take on current or former therapy clients. 64. You find out
that your client Joyce has been living with John for one year. John
has a son who has become violent with Joyce on several
occasions. She states that she really cares for John but doesn't
know what to do about his son. How would you handle this
situation? Content Area: Ethics: Therapeutic Relationship/Services
This question pertains to a social worker's ethical responsibility to
provide for a client's safety.
A. Provide Joyce with safety information.
B. Obtain Joyce's informed consent.
C. Refer Joyce to a woman's support group.
D. Refer the son to a high-risk teen group.
Answer:
A. Provide Joyce with safety information.
Question 3: As Joyce appears to be the victim of abuse by John's
son, it is important that you provide her with safety information.
*65. You are treating a family of four in therapy. The oldest child,
age 17, suggested that you do telehealth sessions with him.
Legally, in order to do this you must: Content Area: Law:
Confidentiality, Privilege, and Consent This question tests your
knowledge of the legal parameters for the use of
telemedicine/telehealth.
A. Obtain written consent-to-treat from him because he is age 12 and
older, to change the treatment plan.
B. Obtain consent-to-treat him if he changes from family therapy to
individual telehealth therapy.
C. Legally obtain informed consent with the whole family to change
the treatment plan.
D. Determine your fee schedule for a different medium.
,Answer:
B. Obtain consent-to-treat him if he changes from family
therapy to individual telehealth therapy.
Question 4: If he is in family therapy now, but changed to individual
therapy, you would need legal consent-to-treat with a minor. *66.
Isaac and Fanny want their son Adam to have his Bar Mitzvah
ceremony at the Orthodox synagogue that they belong to. Adam
will only agree to study for his Bar Mitzvah at the local
youth-oriented Hillel Temple that is less traditional. As a social
worker, the most helpful initial step would be to: Content Area:
Ethics: Therapeutic Relationship/Services This question asks you
to clinically evaluate diversity of religious beliefs within a family.
A. Suggest a compromise and see how they respond.
B. Ask permission to speak with both Rabbis for their input.
C. Ask the family members individually to share with you their
thoughts about religion.
D. Ask each family member to explain to you from their point of view
the meaning this religious ceremony has to them and their family.
Answer:
D. Ask each family member to explain to you from their point of
view the meaning this religious ceremony has to them and their
family.
Question 5: The most inclusive and culturally considerate answer
would be to have each family member represent their own views on
religion and expand their perspectives by discussing the impact of
religion on the family as a whole. 67. According to the
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law, you are mandated to
report all of the following EXCEPT: Content Area: Law: Limits to
, Confidentiality/Mandated Reporting. This question tests your
knowledge of the Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law.
A. Mental suffering
B. Self-neglect
C. Financial abuse
D. Physical abuse
Answer:
A. Mental suffering.
Question 6: Optional Category. Mental suffering (fear, agitation,
confusion, severe depression, serious emotional stress brought on
by threats, harassment, or intimidating behavior) are not mandated.
68. A famous rock musician who can pay your top fee is referred to
you by a colleague. You send your colleague a bottle of fine wine in
gratitude. Which of the following statements is TRUE about this
situation? You have: Content Area: Law: Legal Standards for
Professional Practice. This question tests your knowledge of legal
and ethical standards in dealing with referrals.
A. Expressed your gratitude in an appropriate and professional
manner.
B. Not acted unethically or illegally since you did not solicit the
referral.
C. Not acted unethically or illegally since you did not directly pay the
colleague for the referral.
D. Acted unethically and illegally.
Answer:
D. Acted unethically and illegally.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS -
LATEST UPDATE - JUST RELEASED
Question 1: Eli has relocated his psychotherapy practice from a big
city to a small town. In addition to seeing clients in his office, he
also takes a job as a supervisor of interns at the town's only
community counseling clinic. In his second week at the clinic Eli is
given a list of new interns he will be supervising and one of the
interns assigned to him is a client in his private practice. This client
does not know that Eli supervises at the clinic. What should Eli do?
Content Area: Ethics: Business Practices and Policies This
question tests your knowledge regarding supervision and dual
relationships.
A. Decline to supervise the intern.
B. Ask the client to choose between having Eli as a social worker or a
supervisor.
C. Terminate the therapy since it conflicts with Eli's role as a
supervisor as well as the client's desire for training and career
advancement.
D. Proceed as a supervisor since this is a case of an u
Answer:
A. Decline to supervise the intern.
Question 2: Declining to supervise the intern is the best ethical
choice given here (it is possible that with the proper ongoing
consultation and responsible care, this particular dual relationship
could be ethically acceptable). Although some dual relationships
are considered unavoidable, particularly when there are limited
choices, the ethics are less ambiguous in stating that supervisors
,do not take on current or former therapy clients. 64. You find out
that your client Joyce has been living with John for one year. John
has a son who has become violent with Joyce on several
occasions. She states that she really cares for John but doesn't
know what to do about his son. How would you handle this
situation? Content Area: Ethics: Therapeutic Relationship/Services
This question pertains to a social worker's ethical responsibility to
provide for a client's safety.
A. Provide Joyce with safety information.
B. Obtain Joyce's informed consent.
C. Refer Joyce to a woman's support group.
D. Refer the son to a high-risk teen group.
Answer:
A. Provide Joyce with safety information.
Question 3: As Joyce appears to be the victim of abuse by John's
son, it is important that you provide her with safety information.
*65. You are treating a family of four in therapy. The oldest child,
age 17, suggested that you do telehealth sessions with him.
Legally, in order to do this you must: Content Area: Law:
Confidentiality, Privilege, and Consent This question tests your
knowledge of the legal parameters for the use of
telemedicine/telehealth.
A. Obtain written consent-to-treat from him because he is age 12 and
older, to change the treatment plan.
B. Obtain consent-to-treat him if he changes from family therapy to
individual telehealth therapy.
C. Legally obtain informed consent with the whole family to change
the treatment plan.
D. Determine your fee schedule for a different medium.
,Answer:
B. Obtain consent-to-treat him if he changes from family
therapy to individual telehealth therapy.
Question 4: If he is in family therapy now, but changed to individual
therapy, you would need legal consent-to-treat with a minor. *66.
Isaac and Fanny want their son Adam to have his Bar Mitzvah
ceremony at the Orthodox synagogue that they belong to. Adam
will only agree to study for his Bar Mitzvah at the local
youth-oriented Hillel Temple that is less traditional. As a social
worker, the most helpful initial step would be to: Content Area:
Ethics: Therapeutic Relationship/Services This question asks you
to clinically evaluate diversity of religious beliefs within a family.
A. Suggest a compromise and see how they respond.
B. Ask permission to speak with both Rabbis for their input.
C. Ask the family members individually to share with you their
thoughts about religion.
D. Ask each family member to explain to you from their point of view
the meaning this religious ceremony has to them and their family.
Answer:
D. Ask each family member to explain to you from their point of
view the meaning this religious ceremony has to them and their
family.
Question 5: The most inclusive and culturally considerate answer
would be to have each family member represent their own views on
religion and expand their perspectives by discussing the impact of
religion on the family as a whole. 67. According to the
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law, you are mandated to
report all of the following EXCEPT: Content Area: Law: Limits to
, Confidentiality/Mandated Reporting. This question tests your
knowledge of the Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law.
A. Mental suffering
B. Self-neglect
C. Financial abuse
D. Physical abuse
Answer:
A. Mental suffering.
Question 6: Optional Category. Mental suffering (fear, agitation,
confusion, severe depression, serious emotional stress brought on
by threats, harassment, or intimidating behavior) are not mandated.
68. A famous rock musician who can pay your top fee is referred to
you by a colleague. You send your colleague a bottle of fine wine in
gratitude. Which of the following statements is TRUE about this
situation? You have: Content Area: Law: Legal Standards for
Professional Practice. This question tests your knowledge of legal
and ethical standards in dealing with referrals.
A. Expressed your gratitude in an appropriate and professional
manner.
B. Not acted unethically or illegally since you did not solicit the
referral.
C. Not acted unethically or illegally since you did not directly pay the
colleague for the referral.
D. Acted unethically and illegally.
Answer:
D. Acted unethically and illegally.
