LICSW 170-Question Practice Exam
questions well answered to pass
Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a secondary prevention strategy?
(a) regular screenings of those with risk factors for an illness or disease
(b) regular exercise and good nutrition
(c) modification of work assignments for those who are injured
(d) taking low doses of aspirin for those with heart conditions - correct answer ✔✔B
Question #2
All of the following may be viewed as indicators of resistance EXCEPT:
(a) a client engaging in small talk about irrelevant topics during a session
(b) a client who limits the amount of information communicated to a social worker during
treatment
(c) a client who is silent during appointments
(d) a client who was originally referred by another person - correct answer ✔✔D
Question #3
A client stopped coming to sessions abruptly after 6 weeks. He calls the social worker and asks
for a copy of his record about a month later. There is nothing in the record that is harmful to the
client, but the social worker refuses to give it to him. In this situation, the social worker's actions
are:
,(a) ethical because he did not terminate with the social worker prior to not coming anymore
(b) ethical because the request must come in writing with the reason that a copy of the record is
needed
(c) unethical because the social worker has a duty to give the client a copy of his record in this
situation
(d) unethical because the social worker has a duty to give the client a copy of his or her record
under all circumstances - correct answer ✔✔C
Question #4
When a social worker has direct knowledge of a social work colleague's impairment that
interferes with effective practice, the social worker should FIRST:
(a) design a short-term intervention to stabilize the situation
(b) notify the agency director so that employee assistance services can be accessed
(c) report the situation to the social work licensing board
(d) consult with that colleague when feasible and assist the colleague in taking remedial action -
correct answer ✔✔D
Question #5
A client is extremely upset because her 14-year-old son is not helping around the house,
independently doing his homework, or arriving to school on time. The son states that his
mother watches over him too closely and does not give him needed privacy. This problem is
best understood as:
(a) a communication problem
(b) role discomplementarity
(c) progressive discipline
(d) developmental processes - correct answer ✔✔B
,Question #6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy or Korsakoff's
syndrome?
(a) memory loss
(b) confusion
(c) vision and/or coordination problems
(d) diabetes - correct answer ✔✔D
Question #7
A client has just been fired from his job and he is focusing solely on the stress associated with
the financial challenges that he is facing. Using a systems approach, the social worker can
expect his unemployment to:
(a) result in a negative impact on his financial well-being
(b) affect other areas of his life such as his physical and mental health
(c) cause him to be worried about finding another job
(d) build resiliency that can be used to deal with other life crises - correct answer ✔✔B
Question #8
Which of the following medications is NOT typically prescribed for the treatment of Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
(a) Adderall
(b) Ritalin
(c) Dexedrine
(d) Tofranil - correct answer ✔✔D
, Question #9
A client has dilated pupils, appears jittery, and complains that "he just needs to get some sleep."
The client is MOST likely suing which of the following substances?
(a) cocaine
(b) heroin
(c) marijuana
(d) painkillers - correct answer ✔✔A
Question #10
According to the Tarasoff decision, social workers must:
(a) notify both the authorities and intended victims of imminent danger
(b) seek inpatient hospitalization if dangerousness exists
(c) notify only the intended victims of imminent danger
(d) identify the risk factors that are linked to dangerousness of others - correct answer ✔✔A
Question #11
Which of the following is NOT associated with low ego strength?
(a) viewing challenges as something to avoid
(b) feeling overwhelmed by reality
(c) finding new ways to deal with struggles
(d) using wishful thinking or fantasies - correct answer ✔✔C
questions well answered to pass
Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a secondary prevention strategy?
(a) regular screenings of those with risk factors for an illness or disease
(b) regular exercise and good nutrition
(c) modification of work assignments for those who are injured
(d) taking low doses of aspirin for those with heart conditions - correct answer ✔✔B
Question #2
All of the following may be viewed as indicators of resistance EXCEPT:
(a) a client engaging in small talk about irrelevant topics during a session
(b) a client who limits the amount of information communicated to a social worker during
treatment
(c) a client who is silent during appointments
(d) a client who was originally referred by another person - correct answer ✔✔D
Question #3
A client stopped coming to sessions abruptly after 6 weeks. He calls the social worker and asks
for a copy of his record about a month later. There is nothing in the record that is harmful to the
client, but the social worker refuses to give it to him. In this situation, the social worker's actions
are:
,(a) ethical because he did not terminate with the social worker prior to not coming anymore
(b) ethical because the request must come in writing with the reason that a copy of the record is
needed
(c) unethical because the social worker has a duty to give the client a copy of his record in this
situation
(d) unethical because the social worker has a duty to give the client a copy of his or her record
under all circumstances - correct answer ✔✔C
Question #4
When a social worker has direct knowledge of a social work colleague's impairment that
interferes with effective practice, the social worker should FIRST:
(a) design a short-term intervention to stabilize the situation
(b) notify the agency director so that employee assistance services can be accessed
(c) report the situation to the social work licensing board
(d) consult with that colleague when feasible and assist the colleague in taking remedial action -
correct answer ✔✔D
Question #5
A client is extremely upset because her 14-year-old son is not helping around the house,
independently doing his homework, or arriving to school on time. The son states that his
mother watches over him too closely and does not give him needed privacy. This problem is
best understood as:
(a) a communication problem
(b) role discomplementarity
(c) progressive discipline
(d) developmental processes - correct answer ✔✔B
,Question #6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy or Korsakoff's
syndrome?
(a) memory loss
(b) confusion
(c) vision and/or coordination problems
(d) diabetes - correct answer ✔✔D
Question #7
A client has just been fired from his job and he is focusing solely on the stress associated with
the financial challenges that he is facing. Using a systems approach, the social worker can
expect his unemployment to:
(a) result in a negative impact on his financial well-being
(b) affect other areas of his life such as his physical and mental health
(c) cause him to be worried about finding another job
(d) build resiliency that can be used to deal with other life crises - correct answer ✔✔B
Question #8
Which of the following medications is NOT typically prescribed for the treatment of Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
(a) Adderall
(b) Ritalin
(c) Dexedrine
(d) Tofranil - correct answer ✔✔D
, Question #9
A client has dilated pupils, appears jittery, and complains that "he just needs to get some sleep."
The client is MOST likely suing which of the following substances?
(a) cocaine
(b) heroin
(c) marijuana
(d) painkillers - correct answer ✔✔A
Question #10
According to the Tarasoff decision, social workers must:
(a) notify both the authorities and intended victims of imminent danger
(b) seek inpatient hospitalization if dangerousness exists
(c) notify only the intended victims of imminent danger
(d) identify the risk factors that are linked to dangerousness of others - correct answer ✔✔A
Question #11
Which of the following is NOT associated with low ego strength?
(a) viewing challenges as something to avoid
(b) feeling overwhelmed by reality
(c) finding new ways to deal with struggles
(d) using wishful thinking or fantasies - correct answer ✔✔C
