LCSW EXAM PREP REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A 13-year-old who is being treated for depression is concerned
about disclosing his homosexuality to his parents, who are
homophobic. The parents also want to know the details of the
treatment. The social worker should plan to: - correct
answer- work with the adolescent around the timing of a
safe disclosure
A 14-year-old Asian American student is referred to a family
agency because of the student's recent poor academic
performance and behavioral changes including lack of paying
attention and social withdrawal. During the second family
therapy session, the student angrily states that she is tired of the
painful physical punishment from her father for "trying to fit in
with her friends at school." The father noted that the
punishment is necessary to prevent his daughter from imitating
the behaviors of her American friends and thus bringing shame
to the family. The social worker should FIRST: - correct
answer- attempt to determine the severity of the physical
punishment
A 14-year-old girl comes to a family service agency for help. She
is four weeks pregnant, unmarried, and depressed. She lives
with her parents who are unaware of her pregnancy. Local law
,requires parental consent for treatment of minors who live with
their parent(s) or legal guardian. The social worker should FIRST:
- correct answer- discuss the need for parental
involvement with the client
A 19-year-old is brought to a family service agency by the
parents who report a history of school truancy, deliberate
destruction of their property, lying, and stealing since age 14.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, which of the following diagnoses
BEST describes the client? - correct answer- Antisocial
personality disorder
A 25-year-old woman seeks help at a local mental health clinic.
She complains of nightmares, agitation, an inability to
concentrate, and weight loss. During the assessment phase, the
social worker learns that the client had been recently raped and
mugged. The social worker should FIRST focus on: - correct
answer- potential for self-harm
A 27-year-old male with a history of hospitalizations for bipolar
disorder and alcohol abuse recently stopped taking his
medication, became manic, and resumed drinking. At his
landlord's request, the police take him to the hospital and
arrange an involuntary admission to the acute psychiatric unit.
The client has all of the following rights EXCEPT the right to: -
,correct answer- leave the hospital regardless of his
condition
A 45-year-old gay man sees a social worker because of a long
history of depression. He states that "in most areas of my life
things are fine, but I have never had an emotional relationship
that felt intimate." He also reports being distanced from the gay
community because he's not political and "after all, it is no
different from being straight, except that I have sex with guys."
The social worker should FIRST: - correct answer-
conduct a comprehensive assessment
A 49-year-old woman seeks therapy citing problems with her 74-
year-old mother. She reports that her mother moved to a
retirement community seven years ago after the death of the
client's father. The mother has adjusted well and made many
new friends. Six months ago the client's mother began dating a
man and they have decided to live together. Since this decision,
the client and her mother argue each time they see each other.
The client states that her mother "is not thinking clearly," and "is
betraying my father." The client is very upset to think of her
mother being sexually active. The social worker should FIRST: -
correct answer- focus on the client's feelings about her
mother's changes in behavior
, A 75-year-old man is referred to a social worker by a neighbor
following the loss of his spouse of 45 years, as well as the loss of
two long-term friends. In the initial interview the client said he
was experiencing recent difficulties with memory loss and
confusion, increasing physical problems, sadness, feelings of
loneliness, and a sense of uselessness. The client also noted the
pain of losing a spouse. The social worker should FIRST: -
correct answer- assess the client for depression and
suicide risk
A basic process in establishing a collaborative team is: -
correct answer- defining each member's area of
expertise
A child who no longer characterizes objects as "all good" or "all
bad" and appears to demand an increased amount of attention
from the primary caretaker is, according to developmental
object relations theory, in the stage of: - correct answer-
rapprochement
A client comes to a social worker complaining of persistent and
intrusive thoughts. The client asks for help to better manage his
thinking. What should the social worker do FIRST? - correct
answer- Ask the client to describe the content of his
thoughts
VERIFIED ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
A 13-year-old who is being treated for depression is concerned
about disclosing his homosexuality to his parents, who are
homophobic. The parents also want to know the details of the
treatment. The social worker should plan to: - correct
answer- work with the adolescent around the timing of a
safe disclosure
A 14-year-old Asian American student is referred to a family
agency because of the student's recent poor academic
performance and behavioral changes including lack of paying
attention and social withdrawal. During the second family
therapy session, the student angrily states that she is tired of the
painful physical punishment from her father for "trying to fit in
with her friends at school." The father noted that the
punishment is necessary to prevent his daughter from imitating
the behaviors of her American friends and thus bringing shame
to the family. The social worker should FIRST: - correct
answer- attempt to determine the severity of the physical
punishment
A 14-year-old girl comes to a family service agency for help. She
is four weeks pregnant, unmarried, and depressed. She lives
with her parents who are unaware of her pregnancy. Local law
,requires parental consent for treatment of minors who live with
their parent(s) or legal guardian. The social worker should FIRST:
- correct answer- discuss the need for parental
involvement with the client
A 19-year-old is brought to a family service agency by the
parents who report a history of school truancy, deliberate
destruction of their property, lying, and stealing since age 14.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, which of the following diagnoses
BEST describes the client? - correct answer- Antisocial
personality disorder
A 25-year-old woman seeks help at a local mental health clinic.
She complains of nightmares, agitation, an inability to
concentrate, and weight loss. During the assessment phase, the
social worker learns that the client had been recently raped and
mugged. The social worker should FIRST focus on: - correct
answer- potential for self-harm
A 27-year-old male with a history of hospitalizations for bipolar
disorder and alcohol abuse recently stopped taking his
medication, became manic, and resumed drinking. At his
landlord's request, the police take him to the hospital and
arrange an involuntary admission to the acute psychiatric unit.
The client has all of the following rights EXCEPT the right to: -
,correct answer- leave the hospital regardless of his
condition
A 45-year-old gay man sees a social worker because of a long
history of depression. He states that "in most areas of my life
things are fine, but I have never had an emotional relationship
that felt intimate." He also reports being distanced from the gay
community because he's not political and "after all, it is no
different from being straight, except that I have sex with guys."
The social worker should FIRST: - correct answer-
conduct a comprehensive assessment
A 49-year-old woman seeks therapy citing problems with her 74-
year-old mother. She reports that her mother moved to a
retirement community seven years ago after the death of the
client's father. The mother has adjusted well and made many
new friends. Six months ago the client's mother began dating a
man and they have decided to live together. Since this decision,
the client and her mother argue each time they see each other.
The client states that her mother "is not thinking clearly," and "is
betraying my father." The client is very upset to think of her
mother being sexually active. The social worker should FIRST: -
correct answer- focus on the client's feelings about her
mother's changes in behavior
, A 75-year-old man is referred to a social worker by a neighbor
following the loss of his spouse of 45 years, as well as the loss of
two long-term friends. In the initial interview the client said he
was experiencing recent difficulties with memory loss and
confusion, increasing physical problems, sadness, feelings of
loneliness, and a sense of uselessness. The client also noted the
pain of losing a spouse. The social worker should FIRST: -
correct answer- assess the client for depression and
suicide risk
A basic process in establishing a collaborative team is: -
correct answer- defining each member's area of
expertise
A child who no longer characterizes objects as "all good" or "all
bad" and appears to demand an increased amount of attention
from the primary caretaker is, according to developmental
object relations theory, in the stage of: - correct answer-
rapprochement
A client comes to a social worker complaining of persistent and
intrusive thoughts. The client asks for help to better manage his
thinking. What should the social worker do FIRST? - correct
answer- Ask the client to describe the content of his
thoughts
