MSW EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Economic justice for clients in need entails - A fair and equal distribution of
resources to those in need.
Case management to find a place to live - ANSWER Mr. Thomas is a 75-year-
old preparing for discharge from the hospital after being admitted for burns
sustained while falling asleep with a burning cigarette. His assisted-living home
will not let him return because his forgetfulness and smoking pose a risk to
himself and others. What is the first service to be offered in this scenario?
Impaired short-term memory - ANSWER Ms. Massey recalls three words
(elephant, pencil, bus) instantly after hearing and reciting them, but she is
unable to do so again after 20 minutes. When prompted, she could recollect one
of three items. This indicates that:
Suppression - ANSWER Linda's family relocated from one side of town to the
other, and she will now attend a different school. Linda refuses to believe that
her pals will no longer attend school with her and makes plans for what they
will do when school resumes. Which protection mechanism does this
circumstance most accurately represent?
Placement in the least restrictive environment - Jana, 14, has been in and out of
foster care since the age of six. She exhibits a variety of disruptive habits at
school and at home. Jana's former placement, a therapeutic foster home, stated
that she required intense, structured care to protect her and others' safety, which
they were unable to give. What should be sought for Jana?
ANSWER Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy allows clients to analyze their
own beliefs and discover values that are no longer functional. It prioritizes
thinking and rationality above expressing feelings.
A 4-year-old girl has autism spectrum disorder and speaks verbally but not
nonverbally. Her eye contact is poor, and she makes no effort to communicate
, with others. Despite her weird and odd habits, she has adequate cognitive
ability. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Denial - ANSWER Every weekend, John drinks so much that he blacks out, and
he puts the family's safety at risk. He claims that he does not drink excessively,
citing his ability to always make it to work on Mondays. Here's an example:
Family therapy to deal with adjustment reactions to the transfer and the
grandmother's illness, as well as Jim's current problem in terms of family
structure and habits - ANSWER Jim was recently suspended from school twice
for smoking on campus. The school therapist referred the family to you. The
family recently relocated to the district as a result of dad's new employment.
Jim's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his younger brother was
caught stealing a video game, and the family is preoccupied with dealing with
the sibling's recent theft and truancy difficulties. What is the best treatment
method?
Continue to assess any potential harm to the client and discuss it with your
client and supervisor - ANSWER If a social worker cannot avoid having a dual
connection with a client, it is recommended that:
Bowenian theory - ANSWER Bowenian therapists are more concerned with
helping clients understand their roles in the family structure than with the issues
that brought them to treatment.
Individual therapy with the objective of smoking cessation - ANSWER Mr.
Xavier presents to you at his company's Employee Assistance Program,
following a medical crisis caused by smoking. Mr. Xavier's physician requires
him to stop smoking immediately, even if he is not currently in crisis. What is
the first therapy option to consider?
an empathic ANSWER - ANSWER Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the
shoes of another person and think on what is happening from their point of
view. The best ANSWER is, "You sound overwhelmed with everything
required just to get by." Problem-solving about what can change cannot begin
ANSWERS
Economic justice for clients in need entails - A fair and equal distribution of
resources to those in need.
Case management to find a place to live - ANSWER Mr. Thomas is a 75-year-
old preparing for discharge from the hospital after being admitted for burns
sustained while falling asleep with a burning cigarette. His assisted-living home
will not let him return because his forgetfulness and smoking pose a risk to
himself and others. What is the first service to be offered in this scenario?
Impaired short-term memory - ANSWER Ms. Massey recalls three words
(elephant, pencil, bus) instantly after hearing and reciting them, but she is
unable to do so again after 20 minutes. When prompted, she could recollect one
of three items. This indicates that:
Suppression - ANSWER Linda's family relocated from one side of town to the
other, and she will now attend a different school. Linda refuses to believe that
her pals will no longer attend school with her and makes plans for what they
will do when school resumes. Which protection mechanism does this
circumstance most accurately represent?
Placement in the least restrictive environment - Jana, 14, has been in and out of
foster care since the age of six. She exhibits a variety of disruptive habits at
school and at home. Jana's former placement, a therapeutic foster home, stated
that she required intense, structured care to protect her and others' safety, which
they were unable to give. What should be sought for Jana?
ANSWER Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy allows clients to analyze their
own beliefs and discover values that are no longer functional. It prioritizes
thinking and rationality above expressing feelings.
A 4-year-old girl has autism spectrum disorder and speaks verbally but not
nonverbally. Her eye contact is poor, and she makes no effort to communicate
, with others. Despite her weird and odd habits, she has adequate cognitive
ability. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Denial - ANSWER Every weekend, John drinks so much that he blacks out, and
he puts the family's safety at risk. He claims that he does not drink excessively,
citing his ability to always make it to work on Mondays. Here's an example:
Family therapy to deal with adjustment reactions to the transfer and the
grandmother's illness, as well as Jim's current problem in terms of family
structure and habits - ANSWER Jim was recently suspended from school twice
for smoking on campus. The school therapist referred the family to you. The
family recently relocated to the district as a result of dad's new employment.
Jim's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his younger brother was
caught stealing a video game, and the family is preoccupied with dealing with
the sibling's recent theft and truancy difficulties. What is the best treatment
method?
Continue to assess any potential harm to the client and discuss it with your
client and supervisor - ANSWER If a social worker cannot avoid having a dual
connection with a client, it is recommended that:
Bowenian theory - ANSWER Bowenian therapists are more concerned with
helping clients understand their roles in the family structure than with the issues
that brought them to treatment.
Individual therapy with the objective of smoking cessation - ANSWER Mr.
Xavier presents to you at his company's Employee Assistance Program,
following a medical crisis caused by smoking. Mr. Xavier's physician requires
him to stop smoking immediately, even if he is not currently in crisis. What is
the first therapy option to consider?
an empathic ANSWER - ANSWER Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the
shoes of another person and think on what is happening from their point of
view. The best ANSWER is, "You sound overwhelmed with everything
required just to get by." Problem-solving about what can change cannot begin
