LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025 WITH QIESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
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The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic assessment. From the
statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the DSM and all of its predecessors?
A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. - (ANSWER)A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating with other disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems, while also
sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or boundaries across
disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. - (ANSWER)A. Professionals from multiple
disciplines work together to address common problems, while also sharing information to address the
needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach EXCEPT:
A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the group goals for the
healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment, and planning process
rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a group setting. -
(ANSWER)D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a group
setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the following are common
examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health professionals?
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A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health professionals.
D. None of the above. - (ANSWER)B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary
When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health professional, the term assessment
or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the term diagnosis. Which of the following is a reason to
support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas a diagnostic
assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting information is
always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support system, whereas an
assessment does not. - (ANSWER)C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the
diagnosis, as supporting information is always included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for addressing problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual views the situation.
C. Take into account the amount of information the client is willing to share and the accuracy of this
information, gather an accurate definition of the problem, and address issues surrounding culture and
race.
D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the assessment. - (ANSWER)D. All of the
above are important to remember in completing the assessment.
Examples of changes in the DSM-5 include:
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A. A disorder was added termed Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).
B. Attempts to clarify the boundaries between what constitutes normal human functioning and what
constitutes a mental disorder have been addressed.
C. Both choices A and B are correct.
D. Medications recommendations are made. - (ANSWER)C. Both choices A and B are correct
Major premises guided the changes made in the latest version of the DSM. The following statement
BEST explains the major premises used to guide the revisions in the DSM-5:
A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior restraints related to the degree of
change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
B. Revisions were based only on the professional opinions of those participating in the diagnostic work
groups; no public opinion from other professionals was considered.
C. Revisions were in process for approximately one year.
D. Revisions for this latest edition focused on descriptive factors, not etiological factors like the earlier
versions of the DSM. - (ANSWER)A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior
restraints related to the degree of change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
The DSM-5 is divided into three sections. Which statement is FALSE in regard to the organizational
structure of the new DSM-5?
A. Section I—Introduction, Section II—Directions on how to use the new updated manual, and Section
III—Categorical diagnoses.
B. Section II includes 20 disorder chapters and 2 supporting chapters.
C. Section III—Subsections covered include assessment measures, cultural formulation, an alternative
DSM-5 model for personality disorders, highlights of the changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5, a glossary of
terms, and an alphabetical listing of DSM-5 diagnoses and codes (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM).
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D. Seven appendixes are included providing supportive information. - (ANSWER)A. Section I—
Introduction, Section II—Directions on how to use the new updated manual, and Section III—Categorical
diagnoses.
It is important to be culturally sensitive in completing the diagnostic assessment. The systematic
assessment called the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) is a 16-question assessment tool. Which
statement BEST describes the instrument?
A. Semistructured interviews with only one correct answer per question.
B. Semistructured interviews with either wrong or right answers.
C. Semistructured interviews with no wrong or right answers.
D. There is one version, and this is for all age groups. No supplementary modules are available. -
(ANSWER)C. Semistructured interviews with no wrong or right answers.
In the DSM-5, the Cultural Formulation Interview is a:
A. Semistructured interview that outlines 16 questions.
B. A survey that asks 15 questions of the participants.
C. A Likert-type scale that rates the military member's feelings.
D. An open-ended interview where the client asks the questions. - (ANSWER)A. Semistructured
interview that outlines 16 questions.
In DSM-5, taking into account the culture is generally referred to as:
A. Cultural-bound syndromes.
B. Cultural concepts of distress.
C. Cultural aspects.
D. Cultural formulations. - (ANSWER)B. Cultural concepts of distress.
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The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians with a focus on completing a diagnostic assessment. From the
statements listed, which best describes a limitation of the DSM and all of its predecessors?
A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
B. The DSM suggests medications.
C. The DSM suggests intervention strategies.
D. The DSM does not suggest diagnostic criteria. - (ANSWER)A. The DSM does not suggest treatment.
Which statement best describes the term multidisciplinary when collaborating with other disciplines?
A. Professionals from multiple disciplines work together to address common problems, while also
sharing information to address the needs of the client.
B. The team develops the plan of action together with no independent thinking or boundaries across
disciplines.
C. Members of the team always supervise each member's work.
D. Interdependence is stressed rather than networking. - (ANSWER)A. Professionals from multiple
disciplines work together to address common problems, while also sharing information to address the
needs of the client.
All of the following statements describe the interdisciplinary team approach EXCEPT:
A. Each team member is encouraged to contribute, design, and implement the group goals for the
healthcare service to be provided.
B. Interdisciplinary professionals work together throughout the process of service provision.
C. Interdependence is stressed throughout the referral, assessment, treatment, and planning process
rather than through networking.
D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a group setting. -
(ANSWER)D. The professionals work independently and then share the information gathered in a group
setting.
Different types of teams can be utilized for service delivery. Which of the following are common
examples of the types of teams utilized by mental health professionals?
, LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025 WITH QIESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
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A. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary only.
B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary.
C. Interdisciplinary teams are the only ones utilized by mental health professionals.
D. None of the above. - (ANSWER)B. Multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary
When documenting treatment for reimbursement as a mental health professional, the term assessment
or diagnostic assessment is used in place of the term diagnosis. Which of the following is a reason to
support this belief?
A. Assessment is related to the medical model.
B. A diagnosis is permanent and lifelong, and does not change over time, whereas a diagnostic
assessment does.
C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the diagnosis, as supporting information is
always included.
D. The diagnosis takes into account holistic information related to the support system, whereas an
assessment does not. - (ANSWER)C. The diagnostic assessment takes into account more than the
diagnosis, as supporting information is always included.
In the assessment process, it is important for the professional to:
A. Focus on client strengths and highlight the client's own resources for addressing problems.
B. Be aware of the individual's worldview, as this will shape how the individual views the situation.
C. Take into account the amount of information the client is willing to share and the accuracy of this
information, gather an accurate definition of the problem, and address issues surrounding culture and
race.
D. All of the above are important to remember in completing the assessment. - (ANSWER)D. All of the
above are important to remember in completing the assessment.
Examples of changes in the DSM-5 include:
, LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025 WITH QIESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED 100% PASS
A. A disorder was added termed Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).
B. Attempts to clarify the boundaries between what constitutes normal human functioning and what
constitutes a mental disorder have been addressed.
C. Both choices A and B are correct.
D. Medications recommendations are made. - (ANSWER)C. Both choices A and B are correct
Major premises guided the changes made in the latest version of the DSM. The following statement
BEST explains the major premises used to guide the revisions in the DSM-5:
A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior restraints related to the degree of
change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
B. Revisions were based only on the professional opinions of those participating in the diagnostic work
groups; no public opinion from other professionals was considered.
C. Revisions were in process for approximately one year.
D. Revisions for this latest edition focused on descriptive factors, not etiological factors like the earlier
versions of the DSM. - (ANSWER)A. Revisions focused on improving clinical utility with limited prior
restraints related to the degree of change between this latest revision and its predecessors.
The DSM-5 is divided into three sections. Which statement is FALSE in regard to the organizational
structure of the new DSM-5?
A. Section I—Introduction, Section II—Directions on how to use the new updated manual, and Section
III—Categorical diagnoses.
B. Section II includes 20 disorder chapters and 2 supporting chapters.
C. Section III—Subsections covered include assessment measures, cultural formulation, an alternative
DSM-5 model for personality disorders, highlights of the changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5, a glossary of
terms, and an alphabetical listing of DSM-5 diagnoses and codes (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM).
, LMSW EXAM (618&628) LATEST 2025 WITH QIESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED 100% PASS
D. Seven appendixes are included providing supportive information. - (ANSWER)A. Section I—
Introduction, Section II—Directions on how to use the new updated manual, and Section III—Categorical
diagnoses.
It is important to be culturally sensitive in completing the diagnostic assessment. The systematic
assessment called the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) is a 16-question assessment tool. Which
statement BEST describes the instrument?
A. Semistructured interviews with only one correct answer per question.
B. Semistructured interviews with either wrong or right answers.
C. Semistructured interviews with no wrong or right answers.
D. There is one version, and this is for all age groups. No supplementary modules are available. -
(ANSWER)C. Semistructured interviews with no wrong or right answers.
In the DSM-5, the Cultural Formulation Interview is a:
A. Semistructured interview that outlines 16 questions.
B. A survey that asks 15 questions of the participants.
C. A Likert-type scale that rates the military member's feelings.
D. An open-ended interview where the client asks the questions. - (ANSWER)A. Semistructured
interview that outlines 16 questions.
In DSM-5, taking into account the culture is generally referred to as:
A. Cultural-bound syndromes.
B. Cultural concepts of distress.
C. Cultural aspects.
D. Cultural formulations. - (ANSWER)B. Cultural concepts of distress.
