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ASWB Practice Test
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1Which of the following is NOT true about Motivation to Change
- AMotivation fluctuates from one time to another
- BMotivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change
- CMotivation is driven by hope or belief life can be different
- DMotivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic
2Evidence Based Social Work Practice can be BEST defined as
- AIntervention that SW has gained training and experience in delivering
- BTreatment that yields the most cost effective outcomes according to a cost-benefit analysis
- CDecision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical experience, social work values, and clients wishes
- DPractice evaluations that adhere to scientific principles
3What are the stages of change in sequential order?
- APrecontimplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance, relapse
- BPreperation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and relapse
- CPreperation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, mainteneance, relapse
- DPrecontemplation, contemplation, preperation, action, maintenance, relapse
4A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager for a new program scheduled to open in two weeks. Further delays locating staff will delay clients from moving into the program. The administrator temporarily hires her niece who just graduated with a social work degree for this position. This action is:
- AEthical because the niece is clearly qualified for the position
- BUnethical because of the conflict of interest
- CEthical because the position is temporary and ensures clients get the needed services
- DUnethical because clients will experience staff turnover when a new manager is hired.
5Which is NOT an essential step in ethical problem solving
- AIdentifying the ethical standards that may be compromised
- BDetermining whether there is an ethical dilemma
- CWeighing ethical issues in light of social work values and principles
- DAsking a supervisor to monitor practice to identify new ethical issues or dilemmas
6A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims he is a member of the armed forces although it is obvious he is not. This assertion by the boy is MOST likely a
- AComorbid Thought
- BDissociation
- CFolie a Deux
- DDelusion
7A social worker is interested in seeing the extent to which current clients are satisfied with a new relapse prevention program. The Social Worker distributes a client satisfaction survey to those in the program. The social worker then collects the surveys and analyzes the results that are presented to a management team in the agency. The social worker is conducting what type of evaluation
- ASummative
- BExperimental
- CQuasi-Experimental
- DFormative
8Which is an example of social stratification
- AA child who is not included in group activities in school because of his or her poor social skills
- BChildren who are violent and need to be separated from their peers
- CA child with social deficits is assumed to be delayed in cognition without formal assessments
- DChildren from affluent households receive better public education than those from low income households
9During an intake interview, a client reports that she is extermely depressed and has self destructive thoughts. She has had a prior suicide attempt but tells the social worker not to worry because she wont "do it" again. The SW should FIRST
- ATell the client her decision not to harm herself is a good one
- BExplore with client what is causing her depression
- CConduct a safety assessment
- DRefer to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation
10A client with Social Anxiety Disorder will MOST likely be prescribed which of the following medications to take on an ongoing basis
- AZoloft (setraline)
- BMellaril (thioridazine)
- CThroazine (Chlorpormazine)
- DValium (diazepam)
11A SW is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a couple that is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive, controlling. and neglects the children when they are in his care. She reports that the children have missed a lot of school when they are in his care because he does not assist with getting them ready for school or doing their homework. The father states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the children's basic needs. He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the children because the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST evaluate the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should
- AAsk the husband and wife to put their allegations in writing and sign them, attesting to their accuracy
- BDetermine whether the husband or wife have any past instances of being untruthful
- CAlways speak to the husband and wife together so they are more likely to be honest
- DObtain information from school personnel and records after obtaining parental consent
12A SW is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in recovery from substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been having problems dealing with job stress without the use of substances. In order to meet this client's needs, the SW should
- ARecommend that the client see the SW individually in addition to group therapy because she seems to need additional support
- BSuggest the CL bring the topic up in group next week to see if others are having similar problems
- CEvaluate whether group therapy is the best treatment modality for the client due to the issues being mentioned to the social worker outside of the group context
- DDetermine if there is an employee assistance program in the clients work setting to assist
13An 11 year old child would like to start helping around the house with chores. She approaches her mother many times but is told she cannot assist because she "wont do it right". During several attempts to do things on her own, she is scolded. According to the psychosocial theory of development she may be experiencing doubt in her abilities due to a crisis in which of the following stages
- AIndustry vs Inferiority
- BInitiative versus guilt
- CAutonomy versus shame/guilt
- DGenerativity vs stagnation
14A social worker is asked to use a SOAP format.
What does A stand for- AAction Plan
- BAssessment
- CActive Treatment
- DAdjustment to services needed
15Aphasia is BEST defined as difficulty with
- AWalking or Running
- BCommon motor skills such as combing hair, despite normal strength
- CUnderstanding language or using language to speak or write
- DRecognizing familiar objects
16Ataxia is the difficulty with [blank_start]common motor skills[blank_end]
- Acommon motor skills
17Inability to recognize familiar objects is labeled [blank_start]agnosia[blank_end]
- Aagnosia
18Culture -bound syndromes in the DSM 5 are replaced by all of the following concepts EXCEPT
- ACultural syndromes
- BCultural stratification
- CCultural idioms of distress
- DCultural explanations
19A social worker receives a court order to provide records of a former client, the social worker should submit the records:
- AAnd try to contact the client and inform her about the disclosures
- Bwith the contact information so the client so the court can contact her about the release
- CBut not contact the client as court orders are not to be discussed by anyone other than judges and attorneys
- DAnd write to the judge to see if he or she wants the client to know about the court order
20A family comes into treatment due to young daughters bx. They report that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about their bx. There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl reports she has no intention of changing. After the sixth session, the SW says she cannot help with her behavior and she should continue to "do as she wishes". According to strategic family therapy, the social workers directive is known as
- AParadoxical intent
- BPretend Technique
- CRelabeling Paradigm
- DDifferentiation response
21A SW is leaving one agency to work at another. In order to address this situation ethically, the SW should
- ANot inform clients so to avoid causing them undue stress and harm
- BAdvise clients that it would be best for them to transfer services to the new agency to avoid any interruptions in Treatment
- CInform the clients of appropriate options for the continuation of services and the benefits and risks of the options
- DDiscontinue services to clients immediately
22Federal law requires health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to do the following in regards to advanced care directives EXCEPT
- AInform clients of their right to have advanced care directives that will allow them to make decisions regarding their health care
- BUse a portion of their revenues to assist clients with the costs associated with creating advanced directives
- CAsk clients if they have advance directives and document their response
- DProvide education about advance directives
23In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT recommended
- AWhen the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances
- BWhen the client is anxious to be an active part of the change process
- CWhen there is a time limited period in which to work with the client
- DWhen the client is addressing long standing problems that are complex in nature
24A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The CL is MOST likely going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring due to this medication use
- AWeight Checks
- BBlood Work
- CDietary Restrictions
- DExercise Regimen
25Which of the following theories is used to explain why clients in battering relationships will not leave until the benefits exceed the risks
- APsychoanalytic
- Bproblem solving
- CFunctional
- DSocial Change
26A SW is working with a CL who is nervous about public speaking. The SW asks her to close her eyes and visualize herself speaking to a large audience and describe her feelings related to the imagined situation in detail. This technique is called
- ACovert Modeling
- BSelf Modeling
- CLive Modeling
- DSymbolic Modeling
27Which is an example of Role Discomplementarity
- AA husband complains that his wife does not take responsibility for keeping the house clean and wife is upset that her husband does not financially provide for the family
- BA woman states that she does not like working and wants to quit her job
- CA young child wants to play in the neighborhood unsupervised
- DA man struggles to fit time in at home with his family due to his hectic work schedule
28Which is not one of the six levels of cognition
- ASynthesis
- BKnowledge
- CAffective
- DEvaluation
29A SW recieves a subpoena from the courts in the mail for a former clients records. In this situation the SW should
- AImmediately send the original records to the court
- BPrepare a summary of the records to send in immediately
- CClaim privilege to protect the confidentiality of the client
- DIgnore the subpoena because it relates to a former client and is not relevant
30In the DSM 5 when a social worker provides a reason why a condition does not qualify for a disorder it should be noted as
- ANot otherwise specified
- BOther Specified
- CUnspecified
- DNot specified elsewhere
31A client abruptly stops coming to therapy after the sixth session. She shows up to the office several weeks later demanding a copy of her records. The SW does not believe the information in the record could cause harm but denies because the CL hasnt given a reason for termination or wanting copies. The actions by the SW are
- AUnethical because the client should have access to his or her records under THESE circumstances
- BEthical because the reason for the release must be disclosed to the SW
- CEthical because CL terminated without notice
- DUnethical because CL is always allowed access to records under ANY circumstances
32A client was referred to a mental health agency for treatment. Upon admission, he reports feeling lethargic and hopeless and had difficulty getting out of bed. Several weeks later he states he is sleepless, agitated, and unable to focus. Which of the following is the CL MOST likely to be prescribed
- AAtivan - Lorazepam
- BNardil (Phenelzine)
- CLithium (Lithium Carbonate)
- DBuspar (buspirone)
33When CL is at high risk for relapse after discharge, all of the following should occur after termination EXCEPT
- ARegular assessment to determine if services are needed
- BCreation of client contracts that reinforce positive behaviors
- CUtilization of natural supports and peer support services
- DFollow up to see whether discharge plans are being implemented
34A SW in a private practice designs an intake form that includes questions about a clients demographic information including age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, education, and drug/alcohol use
This form is:- AEthical since it contains important information for the social worker to know in order to work with CL effectively
- BEthical since all of the information will be kept confidential
- CUnethical since this information may not be needed for treatment
- DUnethical unless the social worker makes it clear the client has the choice as to whether to complete it
35A SW is charged with creating a behavioral objective to assist her Cl in his educational setting. Which is the BEST example of this type of objective?
- AJohn will make eye contact during conversations in practical arts class at least 75% of the time.
- BJohn will be motivated to complete his homework daily in order to achieve a grade of B or better
- CThe teacher will praise John during class at least 10 times per hour
- DJohn will sit in his chair at least 80% of the time
36A new CL enters the office walking slowly, using a cane, and has difficulty picking up objects, swallowing, and speaking as a result of a stroke. The best diagnosis for this CL is
- AAgnosia
- BAtaxia
- CProsopagnosia
- DAcalculia
37A man who is having problems at work finds he is yelling at his children more and is starting to have marital problems. The husband is MOST likely using defense mechanism of
- AReaction Formation
- BProjection
- CConversion
- DDisplacement
38Upon admission, a clietn reports that he has always feared disapproval and rejection from others in his life. Several weeks later, the client appears anxious and worried. When asked about his behavior, he states that he feels judged by the SW and the SW is being critical of him when he sees her. The CLs feelings are an example of
- ACountertransference
- BPsychosis
- CParanoia
- DTransference
39A woman complains her 7 year old son "makes things up and exaggerates"/ He often ads information when recalling experiences and talks about knights and dragons being part of his everyday world. The woman is angry about this bx and worried it may be an indication of other mental health problems. in order to best assist, the SW should
- AExplain that the bxs are associated with the preoperational thought stage of cognitive development
- BConduct a mental status exam on the child
- CRefer for MH evaluation based on mother's concerns
- DDetermine whether this behavior is a concern to others including his teacher
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- Quiz am ASWB Practice Test , erstellt von Shayna Rae am 11/09/2018.
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- Shayna Rae
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- Erstellt am 11 Sep 2018 · aktualisiert am 11 Sep 2018
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