, Question 1
A licensed clinical social worker in Texas is subpoenaed to testify in a child
custody case. The client has not authorized disclosure. Under Texas law, what
is the most legally sound action?
A. Comply with the subpoena immediately because it is a court order.
B. Assert privilege on behalf of the client and seek a protective order or
client consent.
C. Provide a summary of treatment to the court without client consent.
D. Ignore the subpoena because social workers have absolute privilege.
Correct Answer: B - Assert privilege on behalf of the client and
seek a protective order or client consent.
RATIONALE
Texas law recognizes a social worker-client privilege, and a subpoena
is not automatically a court order compelling disclosure. The worker
should assert privilege, seek client consent, or obtain a protective
order. Immediate compliance or unilateral disclosure violates
confidentiality.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the Texas State Board of Social Work
Examiners' requirement for continuing education in ethics?
A. At least 3 hours of ethics CE per renewal cycle.
B. At least 6 hours of ethics CE per renewal cycle.
C. No specific ethics CE requirement, only general hours.
D. Ethics CE is required only for initial licensure, not renewal.
Correct Answer: B - At least 6 hours of ethics CE per renewal
cycle.
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, RATIONALE
The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners requires a minimum
of 6 hours of ethics continuing education per renewal cycle for all
license levels. This ensures ongoing competence in ethical practice.
Question 3
A social worker discovers that a colleague is practicing outside their scope by
providing clinical services without a clinical license. According to Texas law,
what is the most appropriate first step?
A. Report the colleague to the Texas State Board of Social Work
Examiners.
B. Confront the colleague privately and demand they stop.
C. Ignore it because it is not the worker's responsibility.
D. Report to the police immediately.
Correct Answer: A - Report the colleague to the Texas State
Board of Social Work Examiners.
RATIONALE
Texas law mandates reporting unlicensed or out-of-scope practice to
the board. While confronting the colleague may be appropriate, the
legal obligation is to report to the regulatory board.
Question 4
In Texas, what is the legal age of consent for mental health services without
parental consent?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. No age; parental consent always required.
Correct Answer: A - 16 years
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, RATIONALE
Texas allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient mental
health services without parental consent under certain conditions. This
is an exception to the general rule requiring parental consent.
Question 5
Which of the following is a mandated reporting requirement for Texas social
workers?
A. Suspected child abuse or neglect
B. Suspected elder abuse in a nursing home
C. Suspected animal cruelty
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D - All of the above
RATIONALE
Texas social workers are mandated reporters for child abuse/neglect,
elder abuse in certain settings, and animal cruelty under specific
statutes. Reporting requirements vary but all are mandated.
Question 6
A social worker is considering bartering with a client for services. Under the
NASW Code of Ethics and Texas rules, when is bartering acceptable?
A. When the client initiates the barter.
B. When it is culturally appropriate and not exploitative.
C. Never; bartering is strictly prohibited.
D. Only if the value is under $100.
Correct Answer: B - When it is culturally appropriate and not
exploitative.
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A licensed clinical social worker in Texas is subpoenaed to testify in a child
custody case. The client has not authorized disclosure. Under Texas law, what
is the most legally sound action?
A. Comply with the subpoena immediately because it is a court order.
B. Assert privilege on behalf of the client and seek a protective order or
client consent.
C. Provide a summary of treatment to the court without client consent.
D. Ignore the subpoena because social workers have absolute privilege.
Correct Answer: B - Assert privilege on behalf of the client and
seek a protective order or client consent.
RATIONALE
Texas law recognizes a social worker-client privilege, and a subpoena
is not automatically a court order compelling disclosure. The worker
should assert privilege, seek client consent, or obtain a protective
order. Immediate compliance or unilateral disclosure violates
confidentiality.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the Texas State Board of Social Work
Examiners' requirement for continuing education in ethics?
A. At least 3 hours of ethics CE per renewal cycle.
B. At least 6 hours of ethics CE per renewal cycle.
C. No specific ethics CE requirement, only general hours.
D. Ethics CE is required only for initial licensure, not renewal.
Correct Answer: B - At least 6 hours of ethics CE per renewal
cycle.
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, RATIONALE
The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners requires a minimum
of 6 hours of ethics continuing education per renewal cycle for all
license levels. This ensures ongoing competence in ethical practice.
Question 3
A social worker discovers that a colleague is practicing outside their scope by
providing clinical services without a clinical license. According to Texas law,
what is the most appropriate first step?
A. Report the colleague to the Texas State Board of Social Work
Examiners.
B. Confront the colleague privately and demand they stop.
C. Ignore it because it is not the worker's responsibility.
D. Report to the police immediately.
Correct Answer: A - Report the colleague to the Texas State
Board of Social Work Examiners.
RATIONALE
Texas law mandates reporting unlicensed or out-of-scope practice to
the board. While confronting the colleague may be appropriate, the
legal obligation is to report to the regulatory board.
Question 4
In Texas, what is the legal age of consent for mental health services without
parental consent?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. No age; parental consent always required.
Correct Answer: A - 16 years
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, RATIONALE
Texas allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient mental
health services without parental consent under certain conditions. This
is an exception to the general rule requiring parental consent.
Question 5
Which of the following is a mandated reporting requirement for Texas social
workers?
A. Suspected child abuse or neglect
B. Suspected elder abuse in a nursing home
C. Suspected animal cruelty
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D - All of the above
RATIONALE
Texas social workers are mandated reporters for child abuse/neglect,
elder abuse in certain settings, and animal cruelty under specific
statutes. Reporting requirements vary but all are mandated.
Question 6
A social worker is considering bartering with a client for services. Under the
NASW Code of Ethics and Texas rules, when is bartering acceptable?
A. When the client initiates the barter.
B. When it is culturally appropriate and not exploitative.
C. Never; bartering is strictly prohibited.
D. Only if the value is under $100.
Correct Answer: B - When it is culturally appropriate and not
exploitative.
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