MSW Practice Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in
establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a
meeting with the client to discuss ideas with the other residents. What is the MOST
likely reason for this approach?
A. antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. legitimatizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important.
D. sharing leadership is effective in groups
D. sharing leadership is very effective with groups
(supporting the resident's skill development as well as promoting positive group
dynamics
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the
community. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. research the historical problems the led to the policies
C. organize a grassroots coalition to discuss reaction to the policies
D. look in to legal precedents that could potentially nullify the policies
B. research the historical problems that led to the policies
,A women who is 5 months pregnant speaks with SW at adoption agency to request
information. She explains that she lives with her sister and that her sisters boyfriend is
threatening to force her out of the home. She says she does not feel safe. What should
the SW do FIRST?
A. call the police
B. develop safety plan
C. try to locate housing for the woman
D. determine the nature of the danger
D. determine the nature of the danger
A SW meets with a new client who is dx with depression. The SW observes that the
client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the SW do next?
A. focus on directly engaging the client
B. suggest a task to improve the clients mood
C. encourage the client to recall better times
D. provide information about depression
A. focus on directly engaging the client
A SW is contact by a client who initial complain is depression. The client reports sx of
insomnia, headache, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches. Why should SW do
FIRST?
A. obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. probe for substance abuse problem
, C. engage the client in establishing goals
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation
During a therapy session a client reveals to the SW that she has difficulty managing her
3 year old child. The client reports that her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a
car. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. report the possible neglect to CPS
B. work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. consult with SW supervisor
D. refer the client to a parenting class
B. develop a safety plan
Parent of a 24 month old child report their only concern is that their child plays
alongside of, but not with, other children. What should SW do?
A. assess for sx of developmental delays
B. observe the childs play in group setting
C suggest that the parent report their concern at a doctor visit
D. reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age
D. reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age
A SW is providing marital therapy to a couple. What goal statement is MOST likely to
enhance a couples motivation?
Correct Answers
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in
establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a
meeting with the client to discuss ideas with the other residents. What is the MOST
likely reason for this approach?
A. antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. legitimatizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important.
D. sharing leadership is effective in groups
D. sharing leadership is very effective with groups
(supporting the resident's skill development as well as promoting positive group
dynamics
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the
community. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. research the historical problems the led to the policies
C. organize a grassroots coalition to discuss reaction to the policies
D. look in to legal precedents that could potentially nullify the policies
B. research the historical problems that led to the policies
,A women who is 5 months pregnant speaks with SW at adoption agency to request
information. She explains that she lives with her sister and that her sisters boyfriend is
threatening to force her out of the home. She says she does not feel safe. What should
the SW do FIRST?
A. call the police
B. develop safety plan
C. try to locate housing for the woman
D. determine the nature of the danger
D. determine the nature of the danger
A SW meets with a new client who is dx with depression. The SW observes that the
client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the SW do next?
A. focus on directly engaging the client
B. suggest a task to improve the clients mood
C. encourage the client to recall better times
D. provide information about depression
A. focus on directly engaging the client
A SW is contact by a client who initial complain is depression. The client reports sx of
insomnia, headache, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches. Why should SW do
FIRST?
A. obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. probe for substance abuse problem
, C. engage the client in establishing goals
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation
D. ask the client to obtain medical consultation
During a therapy session a client reveals to the SW that she has difficulty managing her
3 year old child. The client reports that her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a
car. What should the SW do FIRST?
A. report the possible neglect to CPS
B. work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. consult with SW supervisor
D. refer the client to a parenting class
B. develop a safety plan
Parent of a 24 month old child report their only concern is that their child plays
alongside of, but not with, other children. What should SW do?
A. assess for sx of developmental delays
B. observe the childs play in group setting
C suggest that the parent report their concern at a doctor visit
D. reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age
D. reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age
A SW is providing marital therapy to a couple. What goal statement is MOST likely to
enhance a couples motivation?
