LMSW licensure exam Alabama Pg 1
Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients - CORRECT ANSWER-Absent
client consent to release records or a recognized legal exception, what ethical duty do
SW's have with regard to releasing client information
The state in which they are seeking assistance - CORRECT ANSWER-When children
are not emancipated, their ability to legally consent to treatment may depend on all of
the following EXCEPT:
Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
school SW is contacted by the parents of a 12-year-old boy as they would like to see his
educational records based on the belief that they contain inaccurate information about
his academic achievements. Under federal law, these records are:
Asking in detail about confidentiality practices and procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which of the following behaviors is NOT an indicator that a client is resistant or lacks
readiness to fully participate in services?
Applying helping approaches universally to all clients without considering cultural
diversity - CORRECT ANSWER-An example of cultural blindness in SW practice is:
SW have used sliding scales to make fees affordable for clients - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which criterion does not need to be met for SW to be able to terminate clients for
nonpayment of fees?
Listening attentively while looking at the client as he describes his feelings - CORRECT
ANSWER-A client is upset about the breakup of his marriage. He feels distraught and
does not think that he will ever have another intimate relationship. In this situation, the
SW can BEST demonstrate empathy by:
Release only the information in the record and not the psychotherapy notes -
CORRECT ANSWER-A SW receives a request for "all mental health records" of a
client. The SW maintains psychotherapy notes of sessions in a separate locked
location. After reviewing all of the records and notes, the client signs a single
authorization releasing all mental health information. Based on this consent, the SW
should:
Cognitive dissonance - CORRECT ANSWER-Upon intake, a client who professes to be
"health conscious" reports that she smokes cigarettes. When asked by the social worker
if she is aware of the health risks associated with smoking, the client states that "the
reports are filled with misinformation and the hazards are not that great.". The client's
assertion MOST likely results from:
, Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship -
CORRECT ANSWER-A social worker who retired more than a year ago from private
practice runs in a former client whom she has not seen in years. The former client
received grief counseling from the SW for several years after her mother dies. The
former client also recently retired and suggests that the SW join a local group for
retirees to which she belongs. The SW, who has been looking for ways to stay active,
agrees to attend the next meeting. The SW actions are:
Conduct a biopsychosocial assessment to determine the impact of the client's physical
changes on his other life domains. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client reports that he has
recently been in a serious accident at work that has resulted in limitations in his mobility.
In this situation, a SW must FIRST:
Documentation of critical needs identified by service agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which is NOT an appropriate reason for a social worker to conduct a needs assessment
Benefits are made available to an entire population as a basic right - CORRECT
ANSWER-Universalism as a basis of social allocation is BEST defined as:
Prepetrators are male in the majority of reported cases of sexual abuse - CORRECT
ANSWER-Which of the following is TRUE about child sexual abuse
Monitor the procedure to see if the problem is resolved and any new concerns emerge -
CORRECT ANSWER-A SW has just implemented a new agency practice to resolve an
existing ethical issue According to the principles of ethical problem solving, the SW
should NEXT:
Civil Disobedience - CORRECT ANSWER-A SW organized and joins a group of
community members for a "sit in" at a government building. This demonstration, which
is against the law, aims to put political pressure on officials to act on pending legislation.
The strategy employed is known as:
Risperdal (risperidone) - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has hospitalized for
hallucinations is being discharged with medication to address these symptoms. The
client is MOST likely being prescribed:
Not accepted between members of the opposite gender unless they are nonpublic
interactions between close family members - CORRECT ANSWER-A female SW is part
of a multidisciplinary team working with a Muslim male client. When interaction with the
client, the SW should be aware that physical touch is generally:
Review confidentiality procedures and their limits in order to alleviate the client's
concerns. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client is very concerned about information that has
been shared with a SW over the years being " used against her". The client is trying to
Social workers must claim privilege on behalf of clients - CORRECT ANSWER-Absent
client consent to release records or a recognized legal exception, what ethical duty do
SW's have with regard to releasing client information
The state in which they are seeking assistance - CORRECT ANSWER-When children
are not emancipated, their ability to legally consent to treatment may depend on all of
the following EXCEPT:
Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
school SW is contacted by the parents of a 12-year-old boy as they would like to see his
educational records based on the belief that they contain inaccurate information about
his academic achievements. Under federal law, these records are:
Asking in detail about confidentiality practices and procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which of the following behaviors is NOT an indicator that a client is resistant or lacks
readiness to fully participate in services?
Applying helping approaches universally to all clients without considering cultural
diversity - CORRECT ANSWER-An example of cultural blindness in SW practice is:
SW have used sliding scales to make fees affordable for clients - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which criterion does not need to be met for SW to be able to terminate clients for
nonpayment of fees?
Listening attentively while looking at the client as he describes his feelings - CORRECT
ANSWER-A client is upset about the breakup of his marriage. He feels distraught and
does not think that he will ever have another intimate relationship. In this situation, the
SW can BEST demonstrate empathy by:
Release only the information in the record and not the psychotherapy notes -
CORRECT ANSWER-A SW receives a request for "all mental health records" of a
client. The SW maintains psychotherapy notes of sessions in a separate locked
location. After reviewing all of the records and notes, the client signs a single
authorization releasing all mental health information. Based on this consent, the SW
should:
Cognitive dissonance - CORRECT ANSWER-Upon intake, a client who professes to be
"health conscious" reports that she smokes cigarettes. When asked by the social worker
if she is aware of the health risks associated with smoking, the client states that "the
reports are filled with misinformation and the hazards are not that great.". The client's
assertion MOST likely results from:
, Problematic as she is knowingly creating a conflict of interest or dual relationship -
CORRECT ANSWER-A social worker who retired more than a year ago from private
practice runs in a former client whom she has not seen in years. The former client
received grief counseling from the SW for several years after her mother dies. The
former client also recently retired and suggests that the SW join a local group for
retirees to which she belongs. The SW, who has been looking for ways to stay active,
agrees to attend the next meeting. The SW actions are:
Conduct a biopsychosocial assessment to determine the impact of the client's physical
changes on his other life domains. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client reports that he has
recently been in a serious accident at work that has resulted in limitations in his mobility.
In this situation, a SW must FIRST:
Documentation of critical needs identified by service agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which is NOT an appropriate reason for a social worker to conduct a needs assessment
Benefits are made available to an entire population as a basic right - CORRECT
ANSWER-Universalism as a basis of social allocation is BEST defined as:
Prepetrators are male in the majority of reported cases of sexual abuse - CORRECT
ANSWER-Which of the following is TRUE about child sexual abuse
Monitor the procedure to see if the problem is resolved and any new concerns emerge -
CORRECT ANSWER-A SW has just implemented a new agency practice to resolve an
existing ethical issue According to the principles of ethical problem solving, the SW
should NEXT:
Civil Disobedience - CORRECT ANSWER-A SW organized and joins a group of
community members for a "sit in" at a government building. This demonstration, which
is against the law, aims to put political pressure on officials to act on pending legislation.
The strategy employed is known as:
Risperdal (risperidone) - CORRECT ANSWER-A client who has hospitalized for
hallucinations is being discharged with medication to address these symptoms. The
client is MOST likely being prescribed:
Not accepted between members of the opposite gender unless they are nonpublic
interactions between close family members - CORRECT ANSWER-A female SW is part
of a multidisciplinary team working with a Muslim male client. When interaction with the
client, the SW should be aware that physical touch is generally:
Review confidentiality procedures and their limits in order to alleviate the client's
concerns. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client is very concerned about information that has
been shared with a SW over the years being " used against her". The client is trying to
