LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025 WITH QIESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED|A+ GUARANTEED|100% PASS
3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question)
Key words -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
5. Diagnosis
6. Symptoms/Duration
7. Who are you?
8. Where are you in session?
9. Quotations
10. Direct requests/concerns
11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best)
Distractors -CORRECT ANSWER-FARM GRITS ROAD -CORRECT ANSWER-s that look appealing
at first glance but are often wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now
,DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD -CORRECT ANSWER-1. FOCUS on unresolved
issues/past
2. ADVICE - giving/judging
3. RECOMMEND "to a support group"
4. MAKE an appt.
5. GIVE pamphlets/literature
6. RECOMMEND a session
7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado)
8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not pay)
9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter)
10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE)
11. OFFER contract as a reminder
12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session
13. DO nothing/say nothing
How do you answer first/next questions? -CORRECT ANSWER-90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST.
How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? -CORRECT
ANSWER-ASSESS BEFORE ACTION.
RUSAFE -CORRECT ANSWER-1. RULE out medical
2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat
3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911, mobile
crisis, ER)
4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine, Identify,Clarify,
Explore)
5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID ASSIST, INFORM
client, DISCUSS concerns)
6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions)
,COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Client's best interests are
primary
2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT
unstable/intoxicated/psychotic
3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment, risks/benefits/costs
disclosed
4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial judgment/discretion)
5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each other
(except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with appropriate
referrals
6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships
7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community)
8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW
9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law
10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for
request) Follow laws of state.
11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services
12. NO relations with clients past or present
Mandated reporting -CORRECT ANSWER-SW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any
instances of abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect,
CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE
Duty to Warn -CORRECT ANSWER-SW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that
his/her client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN)
HIV Decisions -CORRECT ANSWER-NOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options:
1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner
2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex
3. Research/follow state laws as needed
, Subpoena by the court -CORRECT ANSWER-SW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential
information
COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Refer to colleague who may
be better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT.
2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information
3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior
4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest)
COE: Ethical responsibilities in practice settings -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Accurately document
services in client's records while keeping best interests in mind
2. Maintain records securely for a period of time consistent with state laws
COE: Ethical responsibilities as professionals -CORRECT ANSWER-1. MONITOR/EVALUATE
policies and implementation of programs
2. ADVOCATE when necessary
HMO Insurance/Short term Care/MANAGED CARE -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Emphasizes short
term, discourages long term treatment
2. Cases assigned to case manager to whom provider must justify necessity for treatment for
payment and services.
3. More precise diagnosis = greater likelihood of reimbursement
4. Encourages Cognitive/Behavioral short term TX.
5. Contracts are INFLEXIBLE, abide by rules to receive reimbursement
Disorders in Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence -CORRECT ANSWER-Autism, ADHD,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Enuresis, Separation Anxiety Disorder
GRADED|A+ GUARANTEED|100% PASS
3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question)
Key words -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
5. Diagnosis
6. Symptoms/Duration
7. Who are you?
8. Where are you in session?
9. Quotations
10. Direct requests/concerns
11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best)
Distractors -CORRECT ANSWER-FARM GRITS ROAD -CORRECT ANSWER-s that look appealing
at first glance but are often wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now
,DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD -CORRECT ANSWER-1. FOCUS on unresolved
issues/past
2. ADVICE - giving/judging
3. RECOMMEND "to a support group"
4. MAKE an appt.
5. GIVE pamphlets/literature
6. RECOMMEND a session
7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado)
8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not pay)
9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter)
10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE)
11. OFFER contract as a reminder
12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session
13. DO nothing/say nothing
How do you answer first/next questions? -CORRECT ANSWER-90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST.
How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? -CORRECT
ANSWER-ASSESS BEFORE ACTION.
RUSAFE -CORRECT ANSWER-1. RULE out medical
2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat
3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911, mobile
crisis, ER)
4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine, Identify,Clarify,
Explore)
5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID ASSIST, INFORM
client, DISCUSS concerns)
6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions)
,COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Client's best interests are
primary
2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT
unstable/intoxicated/psychotic
3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment, risks/benefits/costs
disclosed
4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial judgment/discretion)
5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each other
(except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with appropriate
referrals
6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships
7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community)
8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW
9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law
10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for
request) Follow laws of state.
11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services
12. NO relations with clients past or present
Mandated reporting -CORRECT ANSWER-SW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any
instances of abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect,
CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE
Duty to Warn -CORRECT ANSWER-SW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that
his/her client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN)
HIV Decisions -CORRECT ANSWER-NOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options:
1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner
2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex
3. Research/follow state laws as needed
, Subpoena by the court -CORRECT ANSWER-SW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential
information
COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Refer to colleague who may
be better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT.
2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information
3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior
4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest)
COE: Ethical responsibilities in practice settings -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Accurately document
services in client's records while keeping best interests in mind
2. Maintain records securely for a period of time consistent with state laws
COE: Ethical responsibilities as professionals -CORRECT ANSWER-1. MONITOR/EVALUATE
policies and implementation of programs
2. ADVOCATE when necessary
HMO Insurance/Short term Care/MANAGED CARE -CORRECT ANSWER-1. Emphasizes short
term, discourages long term treatment
2. Cases assigned to case manager to whom provider must justify necessity for treatment for
payment and services.
3. More precise diagnosis = greater likelihood of reimbursement
4. Encourages Cognitive/Behavioral short term TX.
5. Contracts are INFLEXIBLE, abide by rules to receive reimbursement
Disorders in Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence -CORRECT ANSWER-Autism, ADHD,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Enuresis, Separation Anxiety Disorder
