PEI Family Services Worker Assessment
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1. A family services worker receives a referral involving suspected
neglect of a 6-year-old child. Which action is the most appropriate first
step in the intake process?
A. Immediately remove the child from the home without assessment
B. Conduct an initial risk and safety assessment to determine urgency
C. Close the file if the family has no prior history
D. Refer the family to counseling services without investigation
B
The first responsibility in intake is to assess immediate safety and risk
to determine whether protective intervention is required before any
dispositional decisions are made.
2. In child protection practice, the principle of “best interests of the
child” primarily requires the worker to:
A. Prioritize parental preferences over all other considerations
B. Focus solely on the child’s expressed wishes
C. Make decisions that ensure the child’s safety, well-being, and
developmental needs
D. Avoid involving the child in decision-making processes
C
The best interests standard requires balancing safety,
, developmental, emotional, and cultural needs to support holistic
child well-being.
3. A family expresses resistance during a home visit. What is the most
appropriate worker response?
A. Terminate the visit immediately and close the case
B. Use a calm, non-confrontational approach to build rapport and
engagement
C. Report the family for non-cooperation
D. Threaten removal of the child if cooperation does not occur
B
Effective practice emphasizes engagement and rapport-building even
in resistant situations to support voluntary cooperation and
assessment.
4. Which of the following is considered a key component of a
comprehensive family assessment?
A. Financial status only
B. Parenting capacity, safety concerns, and environmental factors
C. School performance of the child only
D. Medical history of the parents only
B
A holistic assessment includes parenting ability, safety risks, and
environmental context to fully understand family functioning.
5. When documenting case notes, which practice is most appropriate?
A. Recording personal opinions about the family
B. Using vague descriptions to protect confidentiality
C. Writing objective, factual, and timely information
D. Delaying documentation until case closure
C
Accurate, objective, and timely documentation ensures
accountability, continuity of care, and legal defensibility.
6. A child discloses abuse during an interview. What is the most
appropriate initial response by the worker?
A. Question the child extensively for details
B. Promise confidentiality to the child
C. Listen calmly, reassure the child, and follow mandatory reporting
, procedures
D. Confront the alleged perpetrator immediately
C
Workers must remain calm, avoid leading questions, and follow
reporting protocols while ensuring the child feels supported.
7. What is the primary purpose of a safety plan in child protection
practice?
A. To permanently remove the child from the home
B. To outline immediate actions that reduce identified risks
C. To assign legal custody to the agency
D. To evaluate parental income
B
Safety plans are short-term strategies designed to reduce immediate
risks while longer-term assessments are completed.
8. Which factor most strongly indicates a child is at immediate risk of
harm?
A. Poor academic performance
B. Occasional disagreement with parents
C. Evidence of physical injury with unexplained cause
D. Limited peer relationships
C
Unexplained physical injury is a high-risk indicator requiring urgent
protective response.
9. In working with families, cultural competence primarily involves:
A. Applying the same intervention strategies to all families
B. Avoiding discussion of cultural differences
C. Understanding and respecting cultural contexts in service delivery
D. Prioritizing worker values over family traditions
C
Cultural competence requires awareness and integration of cultural
context into assessment and intervention.
10. Which of the following best describes “family-centered
practice”?
A. Focusing only on the child’s needs in isolation
B. Involving extended family and support systems in planning
Exam Practice Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationale 2026 Q&A| Instant Download
1. A family services worker receives a referral involving suspected
neglect of a 6-year-old child. Which action is the most appropriate first
step in the intake process?
A. Immediately remove the child from the home without assessment
B. Conduct an initial risk and safety assessment to determine urgency
C. Close the file if the family has no prior history
D. Refer the family to counseling services without investigation
B
The first responsibility in intake is to assess immediate safety and risk
to determine whether protective intervention is required before any
dispositional decisions are made.
2. In child protection practice, the principle of “best interests of the
child” primarily requires the worker to:
A. Prioritize parental preferences over all other considerations
B. Focus solely on the child’s expressed wishes
C. Make decisions that ensure the child’s safety, well-being, and
developmental needs
D. Avoid involving the child in decision-making processes
C
The best interests standard requires balancing safety,
, developmental, emotional, and cultural needs to support holistic
child well-being.
3. A family expresses resistance during a home visit. What is the most
appropriate worker response?
A. Terminate the visit immediately and close the case
B. Use a calm, non-confrontational approach to build rapport and
engagement
C. Report the family for non-cooperation
D. Threaten removal of the child if cooperation does not occur
B
Effective practice emphasizes engagement and rapport-building even
in resistant situations to support voluntary cooperation and
assessment.
4. Which of the following is considered a key component of a
comprehensive family assessment?
A. Financial status only
B. Parenting capacity, safety concerns, and environmental factors
C. School performance of the child only
D. Medical history of the parents only
B
A holistic assessment includes parenting ability, safety risks, and
environmental context to fully understand family functioning.
5. When documenting case notes, which practice is most appropriate?
A. Recording personal opinions about the family
B. Using vague descriptions to protect confidentiality
C. Writing objective, factual, and timely information
D. Delaying documentation until case closure
C
Accurate, objective, and timely documentation ensures
accountability, continuity of care, and legal defensibility.
6. A child discloses abuse during an interview. What is the most
appropriate initial response by the worker?
A. Question the child extensively for details
B. Promise confidentiality to the child
C. Listen calmly, reassure the child, and follow mandatory reporting
, procedures
D. Confront the alleged perpetrator immediately
C
Workers must remain calm, avoid leading questions, and follow
reporting protocols while ensuring the child feels supported.
7. What is the primary purpose of a safety plan in child protection
practice?
A. To permanently remove the child from the home
B. To outline immediate actions that reduce identified risks
C. To assign legal custody to the agency
D. To evaluate parental income
B
Safety plans are short-term strategies designed to reduce immediate
risks while longer-term assessments are completed.
8. Which factor most strongly indicates a child is at immediate risk of
harm?
A. Poor academic performance
B. Occasional disagreement with parents
C. Evidence of physical injury with unexplained cause
D. Limited peer relationships
C
Unexplained physical injury is a high-risk indicator requiring urgent
protective response.
9. In working with families, cultural competence primarily involves:
A. Applying the same intervention strategies to all families
B. Avoiding discussion of cultural differences
C. Understanding and respecting cultural contexts in service delivery
D. Prioritizing worker values over family traditions
C
Cultural competence requires awareness and integration of cultural
context into assessment and intervention.
10. Which of the following best describes “family-centered
practice”?
A. Focusing only on the child’s needs in isolation
B. Involving extended family and support systems in planning
