SOCIAL WORK EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
a SW plans a client meeting during which the clients progress will be discussed.
What is the BEST approach for the SW to take initially to prepare for this meeting -
ANSWER-review the case notes in the clients record.
a SW is employed at a health clinic in a neighbourhood where the residents are
primarily members of ethnic minority groups. the social worker frequently encounters
women who will not agree to health screening tests. they tell the SW that the tests
will not prevent disease or sickness. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-
acknowledge the women's cultural beliefs.
a SW meets with a client who was physically abused by an intimate partner. the
client has contacted the police on several occasions. what should the SW do to best
help the client - ANSWER-develop a safety plan with the client.
structuring a SW interview means - ANSWER-clarifying the roles of the social worker
and the client.
a SW works with a large number of clients who are gay or lesbian. the SW notices
that many of the clients have a common issue of low self-esteem stemming from the
perception that society labels them as bad people. what is the SW BEST response -
ANSWER-offer a gay and lesbian support group.
A SW is providing services to a client for alcohol use disorder. the client has missed
several appointments and arrives for a session smelling of alcohol. the SW confronts
the client about this, but the client reports being sober for a long time. what defence
mechanism is the client displaying - ANSWER-denial
A SW is completing a home visit with a parent who has young child with asthma.
during the visit, the parent smokes cigarettes continually. what should the social
worker do FIRST - ANSWER-discuss health hazards of second-hand smoke on
children.
What is the most important factor for the SW to consider in working with a client who
is experiencing a crisis? - ANSWER-support systems
a client confides in the SW that she feels personal worth only when she takes care of
her alcoholic husband. what attribute BEST describes the clients feelings -
ANSWER-co-dependency
what type of hallucination is MOST prevalent for individuals diagnosed with
schizophrenia - ANSWER-auditory
in an alcoholic family, what role is assumed by the child who is funny and
consistently entertains other family members - ANSWER-mascot
, A SW notices bruises on a clients arms and asks about them. the client begins to cry
and says that her spouse did not mean to hurt her. what would the SW determine
FIRST - ANSWER-the potential of immediate danger to the client
what does knowledge of family life cycle theory enable SW to do - ANSWER-
determine levels of family developmental task accomplishment
A child welfare SW meets with parents who have been reported for neglecting their
child. during the interview, the parents say that they are being overwhelmed with
many stressors. what is the BEST actions for the SW to take - ANSWER-arrange for
supportive services
family members express concerns about their aging parent to social worker who is
geriatric case manager. the parent is increasingly frail but cognitively competent. the
family would like the social worker to persuade the parent to move to an assisted
living facility, but the parent has refused this suggestion. what should the SW do -
ANSWER-respect the parents choice and reluctance to move
what assessment tool is the MOST effective for obtaining family history info -
ANSWER-genogram
A SW in a senior center has become aware of an elderly couples inability to maintain
themselves. they live in a rural area without any nearby family members and are
unwilling to consider alternative living arrangements. what should the SW do FIRST -
ANSWER-discuss the referral for supportive services.
behavioral objectives must be concise, realistic, and - ANSWER-measurable
A SW becomes aware that a SW colleague has been involved in an inappropriate
relationship with a client. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-discuss the
concerns with the colleague
what strategy is BEST for writing a coherent and useful agency rapport - ANSWER-
organize the info by using an outline
a SW meets with parents who are concerned about their teenager's vulnerability to
peer influence. the teenager has started associating with a new group of friends who
the parents consider to be rebellious and nonconforming. the teenager is expressing
a desire to be more like these friends. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-
educate the parents about the tasks of normal teenage development
A Sw in a public health clinic interviews a patient who is pregnant and has HIV. The
SW contacts a physician to help develop a plan of care that is appropriate for this
patient. What approach is the SW demonstrating - ANSWER-Interdisciplinary
collaboration
In utilizing a family oriented approach to service delivery, what should the SW do -
ANSWER-assess the family as a system
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
a SW plans a client meeting during which the clients progress will be discussed.
What is the BEST approach for the SW to take initially to prepare for this meeting -
ANSWER-review the case notes in the clients record.
a SW is employed at a health clinic in a neighbourhood where the residents are
primarily members of ethnic minority groups. the social worker frequently encounters
women who will not agree to health screening tests. they tell the SW that the tests
will not prevent disease or sickness. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-
acknowledge the women's cultural beliefs.
a SW meets with a client who was physically abused by an intimate partner. the
client has contacted the police on several occasions. what should the SW do to best
help the client - ANSWER-develop a safety plan with the client.
structuring a SW interview means - ANSWER-clarifying the roles of the social worker
and the client.
a SW works with a large number of clients who are gay or lesbian. the SW notices
that many of the clients have a common issue of low self-esteem stemming from the
perception that society labels them as bad people. what is the SW BEST response -
ANSWER-offer a gay and lesbian support group.
A SW is providing services to a client for alcohol use disorder. the client has missed
several appointments and arrives for a session smelling of alcohol. the SW confronts
the client about this, but the client reports being sober for a long time. what defence
mechanism is the client displaying - ANSWER-denial
A SW is completing a home visit with a parent who has young child with asthma.
during the visit, the parent smokes cigarettes continually. what should the social
worker do FIRST - ANSWER-discuss health hazards of second-hand smoke on
children.
What is the most important factor for the SW to consider in working with a client who
is experiencing a crisis? - ANSWER-support systems
a client confides in the SW that she feels personal worth only when she takes care of
her alcoholic husband. what attribute BEST describes the clients feelings -
ANSWER-co-dependency
what type of hallucination is MOST prevalent for individuals diagnosed with
schizophrenia - ANSWER-auditory
in an alcoholic family, what role is assumed by the child who is funny and
consistently entertains other family members - ANSWER-mascot
, A SW notices bruises on a clients arms and asks about them. the client begins to cry
and says that her spouse did not mean to hurt her. what would the SW determine
FIRST - ANSWER-the potential of immediate danger to the client
what does knowledge of family life cycle theory enable SW to do - ANSWER-
determine levels of family developmental task accomplishment
A child welfare SW meets with parents who have been reported for neglecting their
child. during the interview, the parents say that they are being overwhelmed with
many stressors. what is the BEST actions for the SW to take - ANSWER-arrange for
supportive services
family members express concerns about their aging parent to social worker who is
geriatric case manager. the parent is increasingly frail but cognitively competent. the
family would like the social worker to persuade the parent to move to an assisted
living facility, but the parent has refused this suggestion. what should the SW do -
ANSWER-respect the parents choice and reluctance to move
what assessment tool is the MOST effective for obtaining family history info -
ANSWER-genogram
A SW in a senior center has become aware of an elderly couples inability to maintain
themselves. they live in a rural area without any nearby family members and are
unwilling to consider alternative living arrangements. what should the SW do FIRST -
ANSWER-discuss the referral for supportive services.
behavioral objectives must be concise, realistic, and - ANSWER-measurable
A SW becomes aware that a SW colleague has been involved in an inappropriate
relationship with a client. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-discuss the
concerns with the colleague
what strategy is BEST for writing a coherent and useful agency rapport - ANSWER-
organize the info by using an outline
a SW meets with parents who are concerned about their teenager's vulnerability to
peer influence. the teenager has started associating with a new group of friends who
the parents consider to be rebellious and nonconforming. the teenager is expressing
a desire to be more like these friends. what should the SW do FIRST - ANSWER-
educate the parents about the tasks of normal teenage development
A Sw in a public health clinic interviews a patient who is pregnant and has HIV. The
SW contacts a physician to help develop a plan of care that is appropriate for this
patient. What approach is the SW demonstrating - ANSWER-Interdisciplinary
collaboration
In utilizing a family oriented approach to service delivery, what should the SW do -
ANSWER-assess the family as a system
