SOCIAL WORK ASWB MASTERS
PRACTICE Questions And Answers.
What immediate action must be taken when a parent is diagnosed with Munchausen
syndrome by proxy? -
\Child (ren) must be removed from their care to ensure protection from harm.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy -
\A factitious disorder in which parents make up or produce illnesses in their children.
Also known as factitious disorder by proxy.
In the DSM-5, which of the following are incorporated into Autism Spectrum Disorder? -
\--Asperger's Disorder
--Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
--Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.
In the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT incorporated into Autism Spectrum
Disorder? -
\Mental Retardation
Rationale:
Mental retardation has a new name. Intellectual Disability or intellectual developmental
disorder.
In instances when clients are not literate or are having difficulty understanding the
primary language used in the practice setting, all of the following are acceptable
practices by a social worker -
\--Assessing the client's comprehension to determine what additional informed consent
procedures are needed.
--Reading documents to the client and providing verbal explanations to written policies
as needed.
--Using a qualified interpreter service when possible to translate information into the
client's native language.
In instances when clients are not literate or are having difficulty understanding the
primary language used in the practice setting, all of the following are acceptable
practices by a social worker EXCEPT -
\Using a family member to translate information into the client's native language.
Which of the following are examples of client advocacy? -
\--Working with legislators to craft a bill that would fill a service gap.
--Speaking to an agency board of directors to change a policy that negatively impacts
on clients.
--Writing a press release for a local paper about a growing community.
,Which of the following is NOT an example of client advocacy? -
\Providing community members with a listing of service agencies that can assist them in
meeting their needs.
An agency is experiencing financial hardship and social workers are upset because they
have not been able to meet with their supervisors in several weeks because the
supervisors have had to assist with other agency administrative tasks. In this situation,
the social work administrator should -
\Explore the use of peer supervision.
Rationale:
Social workers who are administrators should take reasonable steps to ensure that
adequate agency or organizational resources are available to provide appropriate staff
supervision. Peer supervision may be a feasible method for receiving feedback and
input into treatment decisions that do not result in hardships to either clients or workers.
During an initial session, a client complains that she feels like a failure because she is
getting divorced and could not "save her marriage." She ends by asking whether she is
wrong to feel this way. In order to facilitate the therapeutic alliance, the social worker
should -
\Tell her that such feelings are commonly felt in this situation.
A social worker is reviewing a client's record and sees that a client was recently taking
Zoloft after being switched from Lexapro. The client is MOST likely diagnosed as having
-
\Major Depressive Disorder
Which of the following is NOT included in the DSM-5. -
\Global Assessment Functioning (GAF).
Rationale:
GAF was discontinued in the DSM-5. It was initially developed as the Health-Sickness
Rating Scale and was introduced as Axis V of the DSM-III and DSM-IV. The GAF ws
used to assist in determining medical necessity and level of disability. The APA
discontinue use of the GAF in the DSM-5, and now suggest the use of the WHODAS
2.0 as a measure of disability.
Which of the following ARE included in the DSM-5 -
\--World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0)
--Cultural Formulation Interview Guide (CFI).
--ICD-10 Codes
All of the following occur during termination -
\--Acknowledgement of loss on the part of the social worker and client.
--Identification of resources to meet future needs
--Review of client accomplishments.
, All of the following occur during termination EXCEPT -
\Review and update of the client record to ensure completeness.
Rationale:
During termination, there should be discussion of the emotional feelings that may result
from the ending of the therapeutic relationship. Termination is a time to examine
evaluation results and review client accomplishments, as well as anticipate future needs
of the client. The client record should be reviewed and updated on a continual basis and
is not a task exclusively associated with termination.
Which of the following are assessed as part of the routine mental status examination? -
\--Thought processes/reality testing
--Orientation
--Judgement/insight
Rationale:
A mental status examination is a structured way of observing and describing a client's
current state of mind, under the domains of appearance, attitude, behavior, mood and
affect, speech, thought process, thought content, perception, cognition, insight, and
judgment.
Which of the following is not assessed as part of the routine mental status examination?
-
\--Psychiatric pathology
Rationale:
A mental status examination is a necessary part of any client assessment no matter
what the presenting problem. It is not a psychiatric evaluation and does not determine
DSM diagnosis.
Which of the following are forms of institutional discrimination? -
\--Not providing translation services or agency paperwork in any language other than
English.
--Only offering therapy and other services on Saturdays.
--Not hiring individuals if they were not born in the United States.
Rationale:
Institutional discrimination is when the policies or practices of an agency are
discriminatory to a group of people. If proper translation does not occur, individuals who
are not proficient in English will be excluded from understanding. Saturday services will
preclude those who observe this day as the Sabbath. Lastly, making employment
decisions based on birth location precludes those born outside the United States from
being hired. Social workers may refer individuals to other based on cultural factors for
appropriate therapeutic reasons.
PRACTICE Questions And Answers.
What immediate action must be taken when a parent is diagnosed with Munchausen
syndrome by proxy? -
\Child (ren) must be removed from their care to ensure protection from harm.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy -
\A factitious disorder in which parents make up or produce illnesses in their children.
Also known as factitious disorder by proxy.
In the DSM-5, which of the following are incorporated into Autism Spectrum Disorder? -
\--Asperger's Disorder
--Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
--Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.
In the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT incorporated into Autism Spectrum
Disorder? -
\Mental Retardation
Rationale:
Mental retardation has a new name. Intellectual Disability or intellectual developmental
disorder.
In instances when clients are not literate or are having difficulty understanding the
primary language used in the practice setting, all of the following are acceptable
practices by a social worker -
\--Assessing the client's comprehension to determine what additional informed consent
procedures are needed.
--Reading documents to the client and providing verbal explanations to written policies
as needed.
--Using a qualified interpreter service when possible to translate information into the
client's native language.
In instances when clients are not literate or are having difficulty understanding the
primary language used in the practice setting, all of the following are acceptable
practices by a social worker EXCEPT -
\Using a family member to translate information into the client's native language.
Which of the following are examples of client advocacy? -
\--Working with legislators to craft a bill that would fill a service gap.
--Speaking to an agency board of directors to change a policy that negatively impacts
on clients.
--Writing a press release for a local paper about a growing community.
,Which of the following is NOT an example of client advocacy? -
\Providing community members with a listing of service agencies that can assist them in
meeting their needs.
An agency is experiencing financial hardship and social workers are upset because they
have not been able to meet with their supervisors in several weeks because the
supervisors have had to assist with other agency administrative tasks. In this situation,
the social work administrator should -
\Explore the use of peer supervision.
Rationale:
Social workers who are administrators should take reasonable steps to ensure that
adequate agency or organizational resources are available to provide appropriate staff
supervision. Peer supervision may be a feasible method for receiving feedback and
input into treatment decisions that do not result in hardships to either clients or workers.
During an initial session, a client complains that she feels like a failure because she is
getting divorced and could not "save her marriage." She ends by asking whether she is
wrong to feel this way. In order to facilitate the therapeutic alliance, the social worker
should -
\Tell her that such feelings are commonly felt in this situation.
A social worker is reviewing a client's record and sees that a client was recently taking
Zoloft after being switched from Lexapro. The client is MOST likely diagnosed as having
-
\Major Depressive Disorder
Which of the following is NOT included in the DSM-5. -
\Global Assessment Functioning (GAF).
Rationale:
GAF was discontinued in the DSM-5. It was initially developed as the Health-Sickness
Rating Scale and was introduced as Axis V of the DSM-III and DSM-IV. The GAF ws
used to assist in determining medical necessity and level of disability. The APA
discontinue use of the GAF in the DSM-5, and now suggest the use of the WHODAS
2.0 as a measure of disability.
Which of the following ARE included in the DSM-5 -
\--World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0)
--Cultural Formulation Interview Guide (CFI).
--ICD-10 Codes
All of the following occur during termination -
\--Acknowledgement of loss on the part of the social worker and client.
--Identification of resources to meet future needs
--Review of client accomplishments.
, All of the following occur during termination EXCEPT -
\Review and update of the client record to ensure completeness.
Rationale:
During termination, there should be discussion of the emotional feelings that may result
from the ending of the therapeutic relationship. Termination is a time to examine
evaluation results and review client accomplishments, as well as anticipate future needs
of the client. The client record should be reviewed and updated on a continual basis and
is not a task exclusively associated with termination.
Which of the following are assessed as part of the routine mental status examination? -
\--Thought processes/reality testing
--Orientation
--Judgement/insight
Rationale:
A mental status examination is a structured way of observing and describing a client's
current state of mind, under the domains of appearance, attitude, behavior, mood and
affect, speech, thought process, thought content, perception, cognition, insight, and
judgment.
Which of the following is not assessed as part of the routine mental status examination?
-
\--Psychiatric pathology
Rationale:
A mental status examination is a necessary part of any client assessment no matter
what the presenting problem. It is not a psychiatric evaluation and does not determine
DSM diagnosis.
Which of the following are forms of institutional discrimination? -
\--Not providing translation services or agency paperwork in any language other than
English.
--Only offering therapy and other services on Saturdays.
--Not hiring individuals if they were not born in the United States.
Rationale:
Institutional discrimination is when the policies or practices of an agency are
discriminatory to a group of people. If proper translation does not occur, individuals who
are not proficient in English will be excluded from understanding. Saturday services will
preclude those who observe this day as the Sabbath. Lastly, making employment
decisions based on birth location precludes those born outside the United States from
being hired. Social workers may refer individuals to other based on cultural factors for
appropriate therapeutic reasons.
