1. b4Which b4of b4the b4following b4is b4NOT b4true b4about b4motivation b4to b4change? b4
A. b4Motivation b4fluctuates b4from b4one b4time b4to b4another. b4
B. b4Motivation b4can b4be b4increased b4by b4working b4to b4remove b4barriers b4to
b4change. b4
C. b4Motivation b4is b4driven b4by b4hope b4or b4the b4belief b4that b4life b4can b4be
b4different. b4
D. b4Motivation b4that b4is b4imposed b4by b4external b4forces b4is b4more b4salient b4than
b4that b4which b4is b4intrinsic. b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Motivation b4is b4a b4state b4of b4readiness b4or b4eagerness b4to b4change, b4which
b4fluctuates b4from b4one b4time b4to b4another. b4The b4role b4of b4the b4social b4worker
b4is b4to b4create b4an b4atmosphere b4that b4is b4conducive b4to b4change b4and b4to
b4increase b4a b4client's b4intrinsic b4motivation, b4so b4that b4change b4arises b4from
b4within b4rather b4than b4being b4imposed b4from b4without. b4If b4a b4client b4is b4driven
b4to b4change b4internally, b4it b4is b4much b4more b4likely b4that b4the b4change b4effort
b4will b4be b4sustained. b4A b4technique b4to b4increase b4motivation b4is b4to b4work b4to
b4remove b4barriers b4and b4instill b4hope b4or b4the b4belief b4that b4life b4can b4be
b4different.
2. b4Evidence-based b4social b4work b4practice b4can b4BEST b4be b4defined b4as: b4
A. b4Interventions b4that b4a b4social b4worker b4has b4gained b4training b4and
b4experience b4in b4delivering b4
B. b4Treatment b4that b4yields b4the b4most b4cost-effective b4outcomes b4according b4to
b4a b4cost-benefit b4analysis b4
C. b4Decision b4making b4based b4on b4the b4conscientious, b4explicit, b4and b4judicious
b4use b4of b4research b4knowledge, b4clinical b4expertise, b4social b4work b4values, b4and
b4client b4wishes b4
D. b4Practice b4evaluations b4that b4adhere b4to b4scientific b4principles b4-
b4ANSWERS--C b4
Evidence-based b4practice b4(EBP) b4combines b4well-researched b4interventions
b4with b4clinical b4experience b4and b4ethics, b4as b4well b4as b4client b4preferences b4and
b4culture, b4to b4guide b4and b4inform b4the b4delivery b4of b4treatments b4and b4services.
b4Social b4workers, b4clients, b4and b4others b4must b4work b4together b4in b4order b4to
b4identify b4what b4works, b4for b4whom, b4and b4under b4what b4conditions. b4This
b4approach b4ensures b4that b4the b4treatments b4and b4services, b4when b4used b4as
b4intended, b4will b4have b4the b4most b4effective b4outcomes b4as b4demonstrated b4by
b4the b4research.
3. b4What b4are b4the b4stages b4of b4change b4in b4sequential b4order? b4
A. b4Precontemplation, b4preparation, b4contemplation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
B. b4Preparation, b4action, b4precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
C. b4Preparation, b4precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
D. b4Precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4preparation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Precontemplation b4is b4denial b4or b4ignorance b4of b4the b4problem. b4It b4is b4followed
b4by b4contemplation b4in b4which b4there b4is b4ambivalence b4about b4making
b4change. b4Then b4comes b4preparation b4or b4experimenting b4with b4small b4changes.
,b4Action b4moves b4toward b4achieving b4a b4goal, b4whereas b4maintenance b4sustains
b4a b4new
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b4behavior b4and b4avoids b4relapse, b4which b4can b4lead b4to b4feelings b4of
b4frustration b4and b4failure.
4. b4Which b4of b4the b4following b4is b4NOT b4an b4essential b4step b4in b4ethical
b4problem b4solving? b4
A. b4Identifying b4the b4ethical b4standards b4that b4may b4be b4compromised b4
B. b4Determining b4whether b4there b4is b4an b4ethical b4dilemma b4
C. b4Weighing b4ethical b4issues b4in b4light b4of b4social b4work b4values b4and
b4principles b4
D. b4Asking b4a b4supervisor b4to b4monitor b4practice b4to b4identify b4new b4ethical
b4issues b4or b4dilemmas b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
A b4social b4worker, b4not b4his b4or b4her b4supervisor, b4should b4monitor b4practice b4to
b4identify b4whether b4new b4issues b4or b4dilemmas b4arise.
5. b4A b4young b4boy b4is b4stopped b4by b4a b4police b4officer b4and b4claims b4that b4he
b4is b4a b4member b4of b4the b4armed b4forces, b4though b4it b4is b4obvious b4that b4he b4is
b4not. b4This b4assertion b4by b4the b4boy b4is b4MOST b4likely b4a: b4
A. b4Comorbid b4thought b4
B. b4Dissociation b4
C. b4Folie b4à b4deux b4
D. b4Delusion b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
A b4delusion b4is b4a b4false, b4fixed b4belief b4despite b4evidence b4to b4the b4contrary
b4(i.e., b4believing b4something b4that b4is b4not b4true). b4Comorbid b4means b4existing
b4at b4the b4same b4time. b4Dissociation b4is b4a b4change b4in b4memory, b4perception,
b4or b4consciousness. b4Folie b4à b4deux b4is b4a b4shared b4delusion.
6. b4A b4social b4work b4administrator b4is b4having b4trouble b4finding b4a b4group b4home
b4manager b4for b4a b4new b4program b4scheduled b4to b4open b4in b42 b4weeks. b4Further
b4delays b4in b4locating b4staff b4will b4delay b4clients b4from b4moving b4into b4the
b4program. b4The b4administrator b4temporarily b4hires b4her b4niece, b4who b4just
b4graduated b4with b4a b4social b4work b4degree, b4for b4this b4position. b4This b4action
b4is: b4
A. b4Ethical b4because b4the b4niece b4is b4clearly b4qualified b4for b4the b4position b4
B. b4Unethical b4because b4this b4is b4a b4conflict b4of b4interest b4
C. b4Ethical b4because b4the b4position b4is b4temporary b4and b4ensures b4clients b4get
b4the b4services b4needed b4
D. b4Unethical b4because b4clients b4will b4experience b4staff b4turnover b4when b4a
b4new b4manager b4is b4hired b4- b4ANSWERS--B b4
Social b4workers b4should b4avoid b4situations b4interfering b4with b4impartial
b4judgment. b4Hiring b4a b4family b4member b4creates b4a b4dual b4relationship b4and
b4should b4be b4avoided.
,7. b4A b4social b4worker b4is b4interested b4in b4seeing b4the b4extent b4to b4which
b4current b4clients b4are b4satisfied b4with b4a b4new b4relapse b4prevention b4program.
b4The b4social b4worker b4distributes b4a b4client b4satisfaction b4survey b4to b4those b4in
b4the b4program. b4The b4social b4worker b4then b4collects b4the b4surveys b4and
b4analyzes b4the b4results b4that b4are b4presented b4to b4a b4management b4team b4in
b4the b4agency. b4The b4social b4worker b4is b4conducting b4which b4type b4of
b4evaluation? b4
A. b4Summative b4
B. b4Experimental b4
C. b4Quasi-experimental b4
D. b4Formative b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Formative b4evaluations b4examine b4the b4process b4of b4delivering b4services,
b4whereas b4summative b4evaluations b4examine b4the b4outcomes. b4Formative
b4evaluations b4are b4ongoing b4processes b4that b4allow b4for b4feedback b4to b4be
b4implemented b4during b4service b4delivery. b4These b4types b4of b4evaluations b4allow
b4social b4workers b4to b4make b4changes b4as b4needed b4to b4help b4achieve b4program
b4goals. b4Summative b4evaluations b4occur b4at b4the b4end b4of b4services b4and
b4provide b4an b4overall b4description b4of b4their b4effectiveness. b4Summative
b4evaluation b4examines b4outcomes b4to b4determine b4whether b4objectives b4were
b4met. b4
The b4design b4described b4is b4not b4experimental—which b4requires b4a b4control
b4group b4and b4randomization b4of b4assignment—or b4quasi-experimental, b4which
b4does b4not b4require b4randomization, b4but b4has b4more b4support b4for b4causal
b4inferences b4than b4does b4preexperimental b4designs.
8. b4Which b4of b4the b4following b4is b4an b4example b4of b4social b4stratification? b4
A. b4A b4child b4is b4not b4included b4in b4group b4activities b4in b4school b4because b4of
b4his b4or b4her b4poor b4social b4skills. b4
B. b4Children b4who b4are b4violent b4need b4to b4be b4segregated b4from b4their b4peers.
b4
C. b4A b4child b4with b4social b4deficits b4is b4assumed b4to b4be b4delayed b4in b4cognition
b4without b4additional b4assessment. b4
D. b4Children b4from b4affluent b4households b4receive b4a b4better b4public b4education
b4than b4those b4from b4low-income b4households. b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Stratification b4refers b4to b4structured b4inequality b4of b4entire b4categories b4of
b4people b4in b4society b4who b4have b4unequal b4access b4to b4social b4rewards.
b4Stratification b4applies b4to b4individuals b4based b4on b4ethnic b4and b4racial
b4background, b4social b4status, b4and/or b4other b4factors.
9. b4During b4an b4intake b4interview, b4a b4client b4reports b4that b4she b4is b4extremely
b4depressed b4and b4has b4self-destructive b4thoughts. b4She b4has b4had b4prior
b4suicide b4attempts, b4but b4tells b4the b4social b4worker b4not b4to b4worry b4as b4she
b4won't b4"do b4it b4again." b4The b4social b4worker b4should b4FIRST: b4
A. b4Tell b4the b4client b4that b4her b4decision b4not b4to b4harm b4herself b4is b4a b4good
b4one b4
B. b4Explore b4with b4the b4client b4what b4is b4causing b4her b4depression b4
C. b4Conduct b4a b4safety b4assessment b4
, D. b4Refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4for b4a b4medication b4evaluation b4-
b4ANSWERS--C b4
Despite b4the b4client's b4report b4that b4she b4will b4not b4act b4on b4her b4thoughts, b4she
b4is b4at b4risk b4because b4she b4has b4had b4these b4feelings b4and b4has b4acted b4on
b4them b4in b4the b4past. b4The b4case b4vignette b4does b4not b4describe b4the b4social
b4worker b4taking b4any b4action b4yet. b4A b4safety b4assessment b4will b4determine b4the
b4severity b4of b4the b4depression b4and b4whether b4the b4client b4is b4at b4risk b4for b4a
b4suicide b4attempt. b4It b4must b4be b4done b4FIRST b4before b4any b4other b4action b4is
b4taken.
10. b4A b4client b4with b4a b4Social b4Anxiety b4Disorder b4will b4MOST b4likely b4be
b4prescribed b4which b4of b4the b4following b4medications b4to b4take b4on b4an b4ongoing
b4basis? b4
A. b4Zoloft b4(sertraline) b4
B. b4Mellaril b4(thioridazine) b4
C. b4Thorazine b4(chlorpromazine) b4
D. b4Valium b4(diazepam) b4- b4ANSWERS--A b4The b4primary b4medications b4used b4to
b4treat b4social b4anxiety b4disorder b4are b4selective b4serotonin b4reuptake b4inhibitors
b4(SSRIs), b4which b4were b4first b4developed b4to b4treat b4depression. b4They b4have
b4been b4found b4to b4be b4effective b4in b4the b4treatment b4of b4a b4wider b4range b4of
b4disorders. b4Zoloft b4(sertraline) b4is b4an b4SSRI. b4
Benzodiazepines, b4such b4as b4Valium b4(diazepam), b4reduce b4levels b4of b4anxiety.
b4However, b4they b4are b4habit-forming b4and b4sedating, b4so b4they b4are b4typically
b4prescribed b4for b4only b4short-term b4use. b4
Mellaril b4(thioridazine) b4and b4Thorazine b4(chlorpromazine) b4are b4antipsychotic
b4medications b4for b4the b4treatment b4of b4psychosis.
11. b4A b4social b4worker b4is b4appointed b4by b4the b4court b4to b4conduct b4a b4child
b4custody b4evaluation b4for b4a b4couple b4that b4is b4divorcing. b4The b4mother b4reports
b4that b4her b4husband b4is b4verbally b4abusive, b4controlling, b4and b4neglects b4the
b4children b4when b4they b4are b4in b4his b4care. b4She b4reports b4that b4the b4children
b4have b4missed b4a b4lot b4of b4school b4when b4staying b4with b4their b4father b4because
b4he b4does b4not b4assist b4with b4getting b4them b4ready b4for b4school b4or b4doing
b4their b4homework. b4The b4father b4states b4that b4his b4wife b4is b4lazy, b4irresponsible,
b4and b4cannot b4meet b4the b4children's b4basic b4needs. b4He b4reports b4that b4the
b4school b4frequently b4has b4to b4provide b4lunch b4for b4the b4children b4because b4the
b4mother b4does b4not b4supply b4it b4when b4they b4are b4in b4her b4care. b4In b4order b4to
b4BEST b4evaluate b4the b4legitimacy b4of b4the b4information, b4the b4social b4worker
b4should: b4
A. b4Ask b4the b4husband b4and b4wife b4to b4put b4their b4allegations b4in b4writing b4and
b4sign b4them, b4attesting b4to b4their b4accuracy b4
B. b4Determine b4whether b4the b4husband b4or b4wife b4have b4had b4any b4past
b4instances b4with b4bein b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Collateral b4information b4is b4often b4used b4when b4the b4credibility b4and b4validity b4of
b4information b4obtained b4from b4a b4client b4or b4others b4is b4questionable. b4For
b4example, b4child b4custody b4cases b4are b4inherently b4characterized b4by b4biased
b4data b4within b4an b4adversarial b4process. b4Social b4workers b4should b4use b4data
A. b4Motivation b4fluctuates b4from b4one b4time b4to b4another. b4
B. b4Motivation b4can b4be b4increased b4by b4working b4to b4remove b4barriers b4to
b4change. b4
C. b4Motivation b4is b4driven b4by b4hope b4or b4the b4belief b4that b4life b4can b4be
b4different. b4
D. b4Motivation b4that b4is b4imposed b4by b4external b4forces b4is b4more b4salient b4than
b4that b4which b4is b4intrinsic. b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Motivation b4is b4a b4state b4of b4readiness b4or b4eagerness b4to b4change, b4which
b4fluctuates b4from b4one b4time b4to b4another. b4The b4role b4of b4the b4social b4worker
b4is b4to b4create b4an b4atmosphere b4that b4is b4conducive b4to b4change b4and b4to
b4increase b4a b4client's b4intrinsic b4motivation, b4so b4that b4change b4arises b4from
b4within b4rather b4than b4being b4imposed b4from b4without. b4If b4a b4client b4is b4driven
b4to b4change b4internally, b4it b4is b4much b4more b4likely b4that b4the b4change b4effort
b4will b4be b4sustained. b4A b4technique b4to b4increase b4motivation b4is b4to b4work b4to
b4remove b4barriers b4and b4instill b4hope b4or b4the b4belief b4that b4life b4can b4be
b4different.
2. b4Evidence-based b4social b4work b4practice b4can b4BEST b4be b4defined b4as: b4
A. b4Interventions b4that b4a b4social b4worker b4has b4gained b4training b4and
b4experience b4in b4delivering b4
B. b4Treatment b4that b4yields b4the b4most b4cost-effective b4outcomes b4according b4to
b4a b4cost-benefit b4analysis b4
C. b4Decision b4making b4based b4on b4the b4conscientious, b4explicit, b4and b4judicious
b4use b4of b4research b4knowledge, b4clinical b4expertise, b4social b4work b4values, b4and
b4client b4wishes b4
D. b4Practice b4evaluations b4that b4adhere b4to b4scientific b4principles b4-
b4ANSWERS--C b4
Evidence-based b4practice b4(EBP) b4combines b4well-researched b4interventions
b4with b4clinical b4experience b4and b4ethics, b4as b4well b4as b4client b4preferences b4and
b4culture, b4to b4guide b4and b4inform b4the b4delivery b4of b4treatments b4and b4services.
b4Social b4workers, b4clients, b4and b4others b4must b4work b4together b4in b4order b4to
b4identify b4what b4works, b4for b4whom, b4and b4under b4what b4conditions. b4This
b4approach b4ensures b4that b4the b4treatments b4and b4services, b4when b4used b4as
b4intended, b4will b4have b4the b4most b4effective b4outcomes b4as b4demonstrated b4by
b4the b4research.
3. b4What b4are b4the b4stages b4of b4change b4in b4sequential b4order? b4
A. b4Precontemplation, b4preparation, b4contemplation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
B. b4Preparation, b4action, b4precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
C. b4Preparation, b4precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4
D. b4Precontemplation, b4contemplation, b4preparation, b4action, b4maintenance, b4and
b4relapse b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Precontemplation b4is b4denial b4or b4ignorance b4of b4the b4problem. b4It b4is b4followed
b4by b4contemplation b4in b4which b4there b4is b4ambivalence b4about b4making
b4change. b4Then b4comes b4preparation b4or b4experimenting b4with b4small b4changes.
,b4Action b4moves b4toward b4achieving b4a b4goal, b4whereas b4maintenance b4sustains
b4a b4new
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b4behavior b4and b4avoids b4relapse, b4which b4can b4lead b4to b4feelings b4of
b4frustration b4and b4failure.
4. b4Which b4of b4the b4following b4is b4NOT b4an b4essential b4step b4in b4ethical
b4problem b4solving? b4
A. b4Identifying b4the b4ethical b4standards b4that b4may b4be b4compromised b4
B. b4Determining b4whether b4there b4is b4an b4ethical b4dilemma b4
C. b4Weighing b4ethical b4issues b4in b4light b4of b4social b4work b4values b4and
b4principles b4
D. b4Asking b4a b4supervisor b4to b4monitor b4practice b4to b4identify b4new b4ethical
b4issues b4or b4dilemmas b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
A b4social b4worker, b4not b4his b4or b4her b4supervisor, b4should b4monitor b4practice b4to
b4identify b4whether b4new b4issues b4or b4dilemmas b4arise.
5. b4A b4young b4boy b4is b4stopped b4by b4a b4police b4officer b4and b4claims b4that b4he
b4is b4a b4member b4of b4the b4armed b4forces, b4though b4it b4is b4obvious b4that b4he b4is
b4not. b4This b4assertion b4by b4the b4boy b4is b4MOST b4likely b4a: b4
A. b4Comorbid b4thought b4
B. b4Dissociation b4
C. b4Folie b4à b4deux b4
D. b4Delusion b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
A b4delusion b4is b4a b4false, b4fixed b4belief b4despite b4evidence b4to b4the b4contrary
b4(i.e., b4believing b4something b4that b4is b4not b4true). b4Comorbid b4means b4existing
b4at b4the b4same b4time. b4Dissociation b4is b4a b4change b4in b4memory, b4perception,
b4or b4consciousness. b4Folie b4à b4deux b4is b4a b4shared b4delusion.
6. b4A b4social b4work b4administrator b4is b4having b4trouble b4finding b4a b4group b4home
b4manager b4for b4a b4new b4program b4scheduled b4to b4open b4in b42 b4weeks. b4Further
b4delays b4in b4locating b4staff b4will b4delay b4clients b4from b4moving b4into b4the
b4program. b4The b4administrator b4temporarily b4hires b4her b4niece, b4who b4just
b4graduated b4with b4a b4social b4work b4degree, b4for b4this b4position. b4This b4action
b4is: b4
A. b4Ethical b4because b4the b4niece b4is b4clearly b4qualified b4for b4the b4position b4
B. b4Unethical b4because b4this b4is b4a b4conflict b4of b4interest b4
C. b4Ethical b4because b4the b4position b4is b4temporary b4and b4ensures b4clients b4get
b4the b4services b4needed b4
D. b4Unethical b4because b4clients b4will b4experience b4staff b4turnover b4when b4a
b4new b4manager b4is b4hired b4- b4ANSWERS--B b4
Social b4workers b4should b4avoid b4situations b4interfering b4with b4impartial
b4judgment. b4Hiring b4a b4family b4member b4creates b4a b4dual b4relationship b4and
b4should b4be b4avoided.
,7. b4A b4social b4worker b4is b4interested b4in b4seeing b4the b4extent b4to b4which
b4current b4clients b4are b4satisfied b4with b4a b4new b4relapse b4prevention b4program.
b4The b4social b4worker b4distributes b4a b4client b4satisfaction b4survey b4to b4those b4in
b4the b4program. b4The b4social b4worker b4then b4collects b4the b4surveys b4and
b4analyzes b4the b4results b4that b4are b4presented b4to b4a b4management b4team b4in
b4the b4agency. b4The b4social b4worker b4is b4conducting b4which b4type b4of
b4evaluation? b4
A. b4Summative b4
B. b4Experimental b4
C. b4Quasi-experimental b4
D. b4Formative b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Formative b4evaluations b4examine b4the b4process b4of b4delivering b4services,
b4whereas b4summative b4evaluations b4examine b4the b4outcomes. b4Formative
b4evaluations b4are b4ongoing b4processes b4that b4allow b4for b4feedback b4to b4be
b4implemented b4during b4service b4delivery. b4These b4types b4of b4evaluations b4allow
b4social b4workers b4to b4make b4changes b4as b4needed b4to b4help b4achieve b4program
b4goals. b4Summative b4evaluations b4occur b4at b4the b4end b4of b4services b4and
b4provide b4an b4overall b4description b4of b4their b4effectiveness. b4Summative
b4evaluation b4examines b4outcomes b4to b4determine b4whether b4objectives b4were
b4met. b4
The b4design b4described b4is b4not b4experimental—which b4requires b4a b4control
b4group b4and b4randomization b4of b4assignment—or b4quasi-experimental, b4which
b4does b4not b4require b4randomization, b4but b4has b4more b4support b4for b4causal
b4inferences b4than b4does b4preexperimental b4designs.
8. b4Which b4of b4the b4following b4is b4an b4example b4of b4social b4stratification? b4
A. b4A b4child b4is b4not b4included b4in b4group b4activities b4in b4school b4because b4of
b4his b4or b4her b4poor b4social b4skills. b4
B. b4Children b4who b4are b4violent b4need b4to b4be b4segregated b4from b4their b4peers.
b4
C. b4A b4child b4with b4social b4deficits b4is b4assumed b4to b4be b4delayed b4in b4cognition
b4without b4additional b4assessment. b4
D. b4Children b4from b4affluent b4households b4receive b4a b4better b4public b4education
b4than b4those b4from b4low-income b4households. b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Stratification b4refers b4to b4structured b4inequality b4of b4entire b4categories b4of
b4people b4in b4society b4who b4have b4unequal b4access b4to b4social b4rewards.
b4Stratification b4applies b4to b4individuals b4based b4on b4ethnic b4and b4racial
b4background, b4social b4status, b4and/or b4other b4factors.
9. b4During b4an b4intake b4interview, b4a b4client b4reports b4that b4she b4is b4extremely
b4depressed b4and b4has b4self-destructive b4thoughts. b4She b4has b4had b4prior
b4suicide b4attempts, b4but b4tells b4the b4social b4worker b4not b4to b4worry b4as b4she
b4won't b4"do b4it b4again." b4The b4social b4worker b4should b4FIRST: b4
A. b4Tell b4the b4client b4that b4her b4decision b4not b4to b4harm b4herself b4is b4a b4good
b4one b4
B. b4Explore b4with b4the b4client b4what b4is b4causing b4her b4depression b4
C. b4Conduct b4a b4safety b4assessment b4
, D. b4Refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4for b4a b4medication b4evaluation b4-
b4ANSWERS--C b4
Despite b4the b4client's b4report b4that b4she b4will b4not b4act b4on b4her b4thoughts, b4she
b4is b4at b4risk b4because b4she b4has b4had b4these b4feelings b4and b4has b4acted b4on
b4them b4in b4the b4past. b4The b4case b4vignette b4does b4not b4describe b4the b4social
b4worker b4taking b4any b4action b4yet. b4A b4safety b4assessment b4will b4determine b4the
b4severity b4of b4the b4depression b4and b4whether b4the b4client b4is b4at b4risk b4for b4a
b4suicide b4attempt. b4It b4must b4be b4done b4FIRST b4before b4any b4other b4action b4is
b4taken.
10. b4A b4client b4with b4a b4Social b4Anxiety b4Disorder b4will b4MOST b4likely b4be
b4prescribed b4which b4of b4the b4following b4medications b4to b4take b4on b4an b4ongoing
b4basis? b4
A. b4Zoloft b4(sertraline) b4
B. b4Mellaril b4(thioridazine) b4
C. b4Thorazine b4(chlorpromazine) b4
D. b4Valium b4(diazepam) b4- b4ANSWERS--A b4The b4primary b4medications b4used b4to
b4treat b4social b4anxiety b4disorder b4are b4selective b4serotonin b4reuptake b4inhibitors
b4(SSRIs), b4which b4were b4first b4developed b4to b4treat b4depression. b4They b4have
b4been b4found b4to b4be b4effective b4in b4the b4treatment b4of b4a b4wider b4range b4of
b4disorders. b4Zoloft b4(sertraline) b4is b4an b4SSRI. b4
Benzodiazepines, b4such b4as b4Valium b4(diazepam), b4reduce b4levels b4of b4anxiety.
b4However, b4they b4are b4habit-forming b4and b4sedating, b4so b4they b4are b4typically
b4prescribed b4for b4only b4short-term b4use. b4
Mellaril b4(thioridazine) b4and b4Thorazine b4(chlorpromazine) b4are b4antipsychotic
b4medications b4for b4the b4treatment b4of b4psychosis.
11. b4A b4social b4worker b4is b4appointed b4by b4the b4court b4to b4conduct b4a b4child
b4custody b4evaluation b4for b4a b4couple b4that b4is b4divorcing. b4The b4mother b4reports
b4that b4her b4husband b4is b4verbally b4abusive, b4controlling, b4and b4neglects b4the
b4children b4when b4they b4are b4in b4his b4care. b4She b4reports b4that b4the b4children
b4have b4missed b4a b4lot b4of b4school b4when b4staying b4with b4their b4father b4because
b4he b4does b4not b4assist b4with b4getting b4them b4ready b4for b4school b4or b4doing
b4their b4homework. b4The b4father b4states b4that b4his b4wife b4is b4lazy, b4irresponsible,
b4and b4cannot b4meet b4the b4children's b4basic b4needs. b4He b4reports b4that b4the
b4school b4frequently b4has b4to b4provide b4lunch b4for b4the b4children b4because b4the
b4mother b4does b4not b4supply b4it b4when b4they b4are b4in b4her b4care. b4In b4order b4to
b4BEST b4evaluate b4the b4legitimacy b4of b4the b4information, b4the b4social b4worker
b4should: b4
A. b4Ask b4the b4husband b4and b4wife b4to b4put b4their b4allegations b4in b4writing b4and
b4sign b4them, b4attesting b4to b4their b4accuracy b4
B. b4Determine b4whether b4the b4husband b4or b4wife b4have b4had b4any b4past
b4instances b4with b4bein b4- b4ANSWERS--D b4
Collateral b4information b4is b4often b4used b4when b4the b4credibility b4and b4validity b4of
b4information b4obtained b4from b4a b4client b4or b4others b4is b4questionable. b4For
b4example, b4child b4custody b4cases b4are b4inherently b4characterized b4by b4biased
b4data b4within b4an b4adversarial b4process. b4Social b4workers b4should b4use b4data
