LMSW PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH 100% SOLVED -GRADED
A+ VERIFIED 2026 - 2027
UPDATE
______ statements should be used for the primary purpose of
outlining events or experiences without giving advice or making
an evaluation.
a. subjective
b. guided
c. descriptive
d. factual - correct answer- c- descriptive
A 10 year old child is referred to a school social worker for
irritability, poor concentration, and low self-esteem experienced
during the past year. Which diagnosis would be appropriate?
a. ODD
b. Communication disorder
c. dysthymic disorder
,d. separation anxiety disorder - correct answer- c-
dysthymic disorder
A 12-year-old boy begins to have new episodes of temper
outburst that are not of proportion to the situation. Which of
the following is not a diagnostic possibility for this patient?
a. ADHD
b. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
c. ODD
d. CD - correct answer- b- disruptive mood
dysregulation disorder
A 17-year-old mother of an infant wants to return to high school
to complete her senior year with her class. The principal advises
the student to remain at home until her child is older and
informs her that evening classes are available. The student seeks
the services of the school social worker. The social worker
should:
A assist the student in understanding the principal's
recommendation
B meet with the principal and student to advocate on the
student's behalf
,C report the matter to the school board
D explore with the student alternative educational opportunities
- correct answer- B- meet the principal and student to
advocate on the student's behalf
A 28-year-old male presents with a history of combat trauma,
self-mutilation, and one incident of childhood sexual abuse at
the age of 7 or 8 by a boy who was a late adolescent. He is highly
reticent to discuss any of the events around the childhood
incident that is resurfacing and intruding on his daily life since
returning from war. What is your first step? - correct
answer- a. Thank the client for coming and encourage him
to return when he is prepared to begin work
b. explain that treatment is not possible w/o knowledge of
clients history
c. continue to establish rapport and trust, allowing the client to
tell his story in his time, recognizing avoidance is part of trauma
work
d. order a medical exam
, C
A 32-year-old man reports 1 week of feeling unusually irritable.
During this time, he has increased energy and activity, sleeps
less, and finds it difficult to sit still. He also is more talkative than
usual and is easily distractible, to the point of finding it difficult
to complete his work assignments. A physical examination and
laboratory workup are negative for any medical cause of his
symptoms, and he takes no medications. What diagnosis best
fits this clinical picture?
a. hypomanic episode
b. manic episode
c. cyclothymic disorder
d. bipolar I disorder, w/ mixed features - correct answer-
b- manic episode
A 35 year old client makes frequent statements of
contemplating harm to himself. Which of the following would be
the MOST important safety indicator to consider when
conducting a safety assessment?
a. client's network of support
WITH 100% SOLVED -GRADED
A+ VERIFIED 2026 - 2027
UPDATE
______ statements should be used for the primary purpose of
outlining events or experiences without giving advice or making
an evaluation.
a. subjective
b. guided
c. descriptive
d. factual - correct answer- c- descriptive
A 10 year old child is referred to a school social worker for
irritability, poor concentration, and low self-esteem experienced
during the past year. Which diagnosis would be appropriate?
a. ODD
b. Communication disorder
c. dysthymic disorder
,d. separation anxiety disorder - correct answer- c-
dysthymic disorder
A 12-year-old boy begins to have new episodes of temper
outburst that are not of proportion to the situation. Which of
the following is not a diagnostic possibility for this patient?
a. ADHD
b. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
c. ODD
d. CD - correct answer- b- disruptive mood
dysregulation disorder
A 17-year-old mother of an infant wants to return to high school
to complete her senior year with her class. The principal advises
the student to remain at home until her child is older and
informs her that evening classes are available. The student seeks
the services of the school social worker. The social worker
should:
A assist the student in understanding the principal's
recommendation
B meet with the principal and student to advocate on the
student's behalf
,C report the matter to the school board
D explore with the student alternative educational opportunities
- correct answer- B- meet the principal and student to
advocate on the student's behalf
A 28-year-old male presents with a history of combat trauma,
self-mutilation, and one incident of childhood sexual abuse at
the age of 7 or 8 by a boy who was a late adolescent. He is highly
reticent to discuss any of the events around the childhood
incident that is resurfacing and intruding on his daily life since
returning from war. What is your first step? - correct
answer- a. Thank the client for coming and encourage him
to return when he is prepared to begin work
b. explain that treatment is not possible w/o knowledge of
clients history
c. continue to establish rapport and trust, allowing the client to
tell his story in his time, recognizing avoidance is part of trauma
work
d. order a medical exam
, C
A 32-year-old man reports 1 week of feeling unusually irritable.
During this time, he has increased energy and activity, sleeps
less, and finds it difficult to sit still. He also is more talkative than
usual and is easily distractible, to the point of finding it difficult
to complete his work assignments. A physical examination and
laboratory workup are negative for any medical cause of his
symptoms, and he takes no medications. What diagnosis best
fits this clinical picture?
a. hypomanic episode
b. manic episode
c. cyclothymic disorder
d. bipolar I disorder, w/ mixed features - correct answer-
b- manic episode
A 35 year old client makes frequent statements of
contemplating harm to himself. Which of the following would be
the MOST important safety indicator to consider when
conducting a safety assessment?
a. client's network of support
