ASWB LCSW CLINICAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on
a. the immediate presenting problem
b. a few specific problems in day-to-day functioning
c. a wide range of problems in day-to-day functioning
d. underlying personality problems -
correct answer ✅the immediate presenting problem
A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents some
symptoms of depression. The patient reports recent changes such
as diminished functioning, marked weight gain, early morning
awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, suicidal thoughts and
headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication
for a medical condition three weeks ago. The worker would first:
a. arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti-
depressant prescribed
b. ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-
effects
c. proceed with a thorough psychosocial history and precipitating
events
, ASWB LCSW CLINICAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
d. hospitalize this patient until the suicidal ideation passes -
correct answer ✅ascertain the prescribed medication and
investigate its side-effects
A social worker is utilizing environmental manipulation as a
technique when he/she:
a. represents the agency at a health and welfare council meeting
b. uses a psychosocial framework
c. suggests the use of psychoactive medications
d. helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive
environment -
correct answer ✅helps the client find more satisfying employment
in a supportive environment
A diagnosis of Schizophreniform Disorder is generally applied to
clients whose psychotic symptoms:
a. are related to substance abuse
b. are very long term
c. show a marked and continuing decline in functioning
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on
a. the immediate presenting problem
b. a few specific problems in day-to-day functioning
c. a wide range of problems in day-to-day functioning
d. underlying personality problems -
correct answer ✅the immediate presenting problem
A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents some
symptoms of depression. The patient reports recent changes such
as diminished functioning, marked weight gain, early morning
awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, suicidal thoughts and
headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication
for a medical condition three weeks ago. The worker would first:
a. arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti-
depressant prescribed
b. ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-
effects
c. proceed with a thorough psychosocial history and precipitating
events
, ASWB LCSW CLINICAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
d. hospitalize this patient until the suicidal ideation passes -
correct answer ✅ascertain the prescribed medication and
investigate its side-effects
A social worker is utilizing environmental manipulation as a
technique when he/she:
a. represents the agency at a health and welfare council meeting
b. uses a psychosocial framework
c. suggests the use of psychoactive medications
d. helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive
environment -
correct answer ✅helps the client find more satisfying employment
in a supportive environment
A diagnosis of Schizophreniform Disorder is generally applied to
clients whose psychotic symptoms:
a. are related to substance abuse
b. are very long term
c. show a marked and continuing decline in functioning
