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AASPIRINS correct answer: A: acknowledge & assess S: start where the client is P: protect Life (preventing danger to self and others) I: informed Consent R: rule out medical conditions, send to Dr. if medical I: intoxication (don't treat if intoxicated) N: non-judgmental S: support self-determination For "Best"/"Worst" or "MOST reasonable" questions AREAFI correct answer: What to do "FIRST" or "NEXT": A: Acknowledge/Assess feelings R: Refer E: Educate A: Advocate F...

What to do first correct answer: Feelings- acknowledge client's feelings Assessment- collect info Refer Educate- teach skills Facilitate- use empathy, positive regard, genuineness to enable clients to make their own changes Intervene- "Therapy" Communication Skills correct answer: Non-Verbal Prompt Minimal Prompts Paraphrase Reflexive Listening Accurate Empathy Summarization Ethnic Note: Convey Acceptance with/without Approval Motivational Interviewing 5 Steps correct answe...

1. According to Beck, a depressed person does not see the positive aspects of his/her situation because of: a. Precipitating factors b. Lack of support c. A dysfunctional schema d. Lack of adaptive coping strategies correct answer: c. A dysfunctional schema 2. It is necessary to obtain informed consent prior to giving out data about a patient. Which of the following statements is MOST correct regarding this issue? a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in most situat...

Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic correct answer: D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic Evidence-based social work prac...

A physician has recommended nursing home placement for a 92-year-old patient who is currently in the hospital with leg problems and Neurocognitive issues. The patient's 80-year-old wife insists that she can continue caring for him at home. As part of the discharge plan, the hospital SWKR should: a) convince the wife that the physician's recommendations should be followed b) support the wife in finding a second opinion c) assist the wife to explore home health care service options d) recommend ...