MSW PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
/Which of the following populations best fit this description: many
within this population are able to fully function with little support,
whereas some need extensive support and care. Approximately 30%
or more of individuals in this population suffer from a mental health
disorder. They commonly live with relatives. Chronic health problems
often go undiagnosed for these individuals? – Answer people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
/.when comparing the experience of male and female individuals
within the criminal justice system, which of the following statements
is NOT true?
a. women are more likely than men to be incarcerated in jail rather
than prison
b. the female offender population is increasing at a faster rate
c. Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
d. women are more likely to meet drug dependance or abuse disorder
criteria – Answer Males have higher rates of mental illness than
females
,/.A school social worker is scheduled to see a 9-year-old boy regarding
disruptive behavior in the classroom. There the social worker noted
the following: he seemed to constantly fidget and squirm in his seat;
he talked nonstop; he was frequently out of his seat, running,
touching, and playing with anything and everything he could reach.
The teacher's efforts to quiet him appeared to be forgotten almost
instantly. When an art period was begun, which engaged most
children, he still had difficulty as he was easily distracted and seemed
to switch constantly from one activity to another. He appeared unable
to slow down long enough to receive even simple and clear
instructions. The few moments he was quiet, he seemed lost in
daydreaming, staring out the classroom windows. The most likely
diagnosis for this child is? – Answer Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD)
/.Which of the following is NOT predictive of the mental health status
of LQBTQ individuals in midlife?
a. self-transcendence
b. the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
c. finance-related anxiety
d. body shame – Answer the degree to which they have disclosed
their LGBTQ identity
,/.A social worker is seeing a client who has previously been diagnosed
with heroin use disorder. He has not meet the criteria for substance
use disorder, except for craving, for 5 months. He lives at his mother's
home and is using a methadone treatment program. He would be
classified as: - Answer early remission
/.Which of the following is NOT true of the task-centered practice
model?
a. task-centered practice can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in
conjunction with other treatment approaches
b. the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of
the problem and its root causes
c. by the end of each session, the client must explicitly agree to
complete the planned tasks.
d. Tasks may be developed for the social worker or others to
complete, in addition to the client – Answer the client and social
worker first develop a shared understanding of the problem and its
root causes
/.The following definition is the MOST accurate when describing
interventions based on which theory? "The client's past experiences
, are used to understand and effect the change upon their current
emotions and behaviors." – Answer Psychodynamic theory
/.George, a middle aged male, informs his social worker that he had
begun using marijuana frequently with his coworkers after hours. He
reports having occasionally used this drug when he was younger, but
he had stopped use until recently. George started a new job 3 months
ago, after being laid off from his previous position, which he had kept
for 10 years. He denies any physical ailments. George's mother
abused substances when he was a child, but he no longer has any
contact with her. George says that his new job has been stressful but
he has been finding ways to cope. What approach should the social
worker use to understand the many factors involved in his situation?
– Answer biopsychosocial approach
/.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding co-occurring
disorders?
a. approximately 40% of adolescents with substance use disorders
also have a mental health disorder
b. with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, the
mental health disorder occurs first in approximately two-thirds of
individuals
c. only 25% of adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance
use disorders receive treatment for both disorders
AND ANSWERS
/Which of the following populations best fit this description: many
within this population are able to fully function with little support,
whereas some need extensive support and care. Approximately 30%
or more of individuals in this population suffer from a mental health
disorder. They commonly live with relatives. Chronic health problems
often go undiagnosed for these individuals? – Answer people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
/.when comparing the experience of male and female individuals
within the criminal justice system, which of the following statements
is NOT true?
a. women are more likely than men to be incarcerated in jail rather
than prison
b. the female offender population is increasing at a faster rate
c. Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
d. women are more likely to meet drug dependance or abuse disorder
criteria – Answer Males have higher rates of mental illness than
females
,/.A school social worker is scheduled to see a 9-year-old boy regarding
disruptive behavior in the classroom. There the social worker noted
the following: he seemed to constantly fidget and squirm in his seat;
he talked nonstop; he was frequently out of his seat, running,
touching, and playing with anything and everything he could reach.
The teacher's efforts to quiet him appeared to be forgotten almost
instantly. When an art period was begun, which engaged most
children, he still had difficulty as he was easily distracted and seemed
to switch constantly from one activity to another. He appeared unable
to slow down long enough to receive even simple and clear
instructions. The few moments he was quiet, he seemed lost in
daydreaming, staring out the classroom windows. The most likely
diagnosis for this child is? – Answer Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD)
/.Which of the following is NOT predictive of the mental health status
of LQBTQ individuals in midlife?
a. self-transcendence
b. the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
c. finance-related anxiety
d. body shame – Answer the degree to which they have disclosed
their LGBTQ identity
,/.A social worker is seeing a client who has previously been diagnosed
with heroin use disorder. He has not meet the criteria for substance
use disorder, except for craving, for 5 months. He lives at his mother's
home and is using a methadone treatment program. He would be
classified as: - Answer early remission
/.Which of the following is NOT true of the task-centered practice
model?
a. task-centered practice can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in
conjunction with other treatment approaches
b. the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of
the problem and its root causes
c. by the end of each session, the client must explicitly agree to
complete the planned tasks.
d. Tasks may be developed for the social worker or others to
complete, in addition to the client – Answer the client and social
worker first develop a shared understanding of the problem and its
root causes
/.The following definition is the MOST accurate when describing
interventions based on which theory? "The client's past experiences
, are used to understand and effect the change upon their current
emotions and behaviors." – Answer Psychodynamic theory
/.George, a middle aged male, informs his social worker that he had
begun using marijuana frequently with his coworkers after hours. He
reports having occasionally used this drug when he was younger, but
he had stopped use until recently. George started a new job 3 months
ago, after being laid off from his previous position, which he had kept
for 10 years. He denies any physical ailments. George's mother
abused substances when he was a child, but he no longer has any
contact with her. George says that his new job has been stressful but
he has been finding ways to cope. What approach should the social
worker use to understand the many factors involved in his situation?
– Answer biopsychosocial approach
/.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding co-occurring
disorders?
a. approximately 40% of adolescents with substance use disorders
also have a mental health disorder
b. with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, the
mental health disorder occurs first in approximately two-thirds of
individuals
c. only 25% of adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance
use disorders receive treatment for both disorders
