SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A 24-year-old client had seen the "best" specialists for her many physical symptoms
over the past 10 years. She even went to see an allergy specialist for her "puffy
eyelids." She could not keep track of her illnesses, doctors, and medicines but was
resigned to being sickly. This kept her from forming attachments and advancing in
her job. She could be diagnosed with having - ANSWER-a somatic symptom
disorder
According to the DSM-5, the diagnostic criterion for a schizophrenic disorder must
include - ANSWER-continuous duration of symptoms for at least six months
A 21-year-old client was brought in for treatment by her family after 10 days of
exhibiting an elevated mood where she called old friends at all hours, insomnia, flight
of ideas, grandiosity, and nonstop energy. She was also occasionally irritable and
hypersensitive to criticism. Substance abuse was not involved. The MOST likely
reasoning for this behavior is - ANSWER-manic episode
The diagnosis for a patient who is isolated, displays extreme purposeless
negativism, is usually mute and assumes a rigid posture when moved, is MOST
likely - ANSWER-catatonic
A middle-aged woman complains of a recent lack of general motivation, lethargy,
and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. She says she is usually upbeat and
optimistic. The social worker in a mental health agency would FIRST rule out -
ANSWER-situational stress
A factor that is the least indicative of suicidal risk in a young man is that - ANSWER-
he is doing well in school
During a first interview a young married woman, who has recently given birth to her
first child, complains of loss of appetite and inability to sleep. She seems somewhat
disheveled and disorganized, displays a mournful demeanor, and says she feels
unmotivated and overworked. The social worker should first - ANSWER-determine
the frequency and duration of symptoms
When one individual in a family markedly improves and another simultaneously
deteriorates, this would be recognized as an example of - ANSWER-family
homeostasis
Those who have a diagnosis of paranoid personality disorder, most commonly use
the defenses of - ANSWER-projection and denial
Which of the following groups of symptoms are often found in passive-aggressive
behavior - ANSWER-procrastination, dawdling, intentional inefficiency
, A young woman was in a house fire in which she had to save herself by jumping
from a second floor window. She is fully conscious of the events of the incident and
recalls full details, but does not retain any associative affect regarding the incident.
The defense mechanism in operation is - ANSWER-isolation of affect
Asceticism, a defense mechanism characterized by a flat prohibition of instinctual
activity particularly regarding sexuality, is usually associated with - ANSWER-
adolescence
A client is gradually led through images, pictures, and/or events of an anxiety-
producing situation, and is enabled to discuss and cope with the affect that is
stimulated until it is lessened. This form of treatment is - ANSWER-systematic
desensitization
DSM-5 often specifies time-frames for various categories. A diagnosis of
schizophreniform disorder requires the episode be - ANSWER-at least one month,
but not more than six months duration
A response to unconscious conflicts stemming from childhood experiences that
produce painful emotional symptoms, but protect the person from anxiety, is
described in classical psychoanalytic theory and known as (a) - ANSWER-neurosis
Severe and prolonged pain sufficient to prevent the client from pursuing normal
activities and affecting family relationships, is presented as a symptom without
organic origin or grossly in excess of physical findings. This is known as - ANSWER-
a somatic symptom disorder
Commonly prescribed medication for mania or bipolar disorder is - ANSWER-Lithium
or Haldol (Haloperidol)
The belief that unconscious factors influence thoughts, behaviors, and mood is a
central belief in - ANSWER-Psychodynamic Theory
A client at a mental health center is diagnosed with major depressive disorder
without the presence of psychosis or other serious mental illness. After seeing the
clinic psychiatrist, lithium is prescribed. The client is seen weekly by the social
worker, and after eight weeks, the social worker observes that the client's symptoms
are still present and have not significantly changed. The client reports that he is
taking the medication as prescribed. The social worker should FIRST consider -
ANSWER-a referral to the prescribing psychiatrist asking for a medication review
Depression is characterized by - ANSWER-loss of self-esteem
A recent college graduate comes to a mental health clinic for treatment with
nonspecific complaints. She claims she is unappreciated and mistreated at work.
She seems stubborn, does not pay her treatment nor other bills on time, and usually
comes late for appointments. The social worker might want to consider - ANSWER-
that she has issues with passive aggressive behavior
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A 24-year-old client had seen the "best" specialists for her many physical symptoms
over the past 10 years. She even went to see an allergy specialist for her "puffy
eyelids." She could not keep track of her illnesses, doctors, and medicines but was
resigned to being sickly. This kept her from forming attachments and advancing in
her job. She could be diagnosed with having - ANSWER-a somatic symptom
disorder
According to the DSM-5, the diagnostic criterion for a schizophrenic disorder must
include - ANSWER-continuous duration of symptoms for at least six months
A 21-year-old client was brought in for treatment by her family after 10 days of
exhibiting an elevated mood where she called old friends at all hours, insomnia, flight
of ideas, grandiosity, and nonstop energy. She was also occasionally irritable and
hypersensitive to criticism. Substance abuse was not involved. The MOST likely
reasoning for this behavior is - ANSWER-manic episode
The diagnosis for a patient who is isolated, displays extreme purposeless
negativism, is usually mute and assumes a rigid posture when moved, is MOST
likely - ANSWER-catatonic
A middle-aged woman complains of a recent lack of general motivation, lethargy,
and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. She says she is usually upbeat and
optimistic. The social worker in a mental health agency would FIRST rule out -
ANSWER-situational stress
A factor that is the least indicative of suicidal risk in a young man is that - ANSWER-
he is doing well in school
During a first interview a young married woman, who has recently given birth to her
first child, complains of loss of appetite and inability to sleep. She seems somewhat
disheveled and disorganized, displays a mournful demeanor, and says she feels
unmotivated and overworked. The social worker should first - ANSWER-determine
the frequency and duration of symptoms
When one individual in a family markedly improves and another simultaneously
deteriorates, this would be recognized as an example of - ANSWER-family
homeostasis
Those who have a diagnosis of paranoid personality disorder, most commonly use
the defenses of - ANSWER-projection and denial
Which of the following groups of symptoms are often found in passive-aggressive
behavior - ANSWER-procrastination, dawdling, intentional inefficiency
, A young woman was in a house fire in which she had to save herself by jumping
from a second floor window. She is fully conscious of the events of the incident and
recalls full details, but does not retain any associative affect regarding the incident.
The defense mechanism in operation is - ANSWER-isolation of affect
Asceticism, a defense mechanism characterized by a flat prohibition of instinctual
activity particularly regarding sexuality, is usually associated with - ANSWER-
adolescence
A client is gradually led through images, pictures, and/or events of an anxiety-
producing situation, and is enabled to discuss and cope with the affect that is
stimulated until it is lessened. This form of treatment is - ANSWER-systematic
desensitization
DSM-5 often specifies time-frames for various categories. A diagnosis of
schizophreniform disorder requires the episode be - ANSWER-at least one month,
but not more than six months duration
A response to unconscious conflicts stemming from childhood experiences that
produce painful emotional symptoms, but protect the person from anxiety, is
described in classical psychoanalytic theory and known as (a) - ANSWER-neurosis
Severe and prolonged pain sufficient to prevent the client from pursuing normal
activities and affecting family relationships, is presented as a symptom without
organic origin or grossly in excess of physical findings. This is known as - ANSWER-
a somatic symptom disorder
Commonly prescribed medication for mania or bipolar disorder is - ANSWER-Lithium
or Haldol (Haloperidol)
The belief that unconscious factors influence thoughts, behaviors, and mood is a
central belief in - ANSWER-Psychodynamic Theory
A client at a mental health center is diagnosed with major depressive disorder
without the presence of psychosis or other serious mental illness. After seeing the
clinic psychiatrist, lithium is prescribed. The client is seen weekly by the social
worker, and after eight weeks, the social worker observes that the client's symptoms
are still present and have not significantly changed. The client reports that he is
taking the medication as prescribed. The social worker should FIRST consider -
ANSWER-a referral to the prescribing psychiatrist asking for a medication review
Depression is characterized by - ANSWER-loss of self-esteem
A recent college graduate comes to a mental health clinic for treatment with
nonspecific complaints. She claims she is unappreciated and mistreated at work.
She seems stubborn, does not pay her treatment nor other bills on time, and usually
comes late for appointments. The social worker might want to consider - ANSWER-
that she has issues with passive aggressive behavior
