Study Questions & Terms for LMSW Exam Questions with correct Answers
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LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
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LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
Study Questions & Terms for LMSW Exam Questions with correct Answers
A 16 year old girl and her parents are referred to a social worker by the child's pediatrician for concerns around social anxiety and depression. The family resides in a state where parental consent is required for anyone under t...
Study Questions & Terms for LMSW
Exam Questions with correct Answers
A 16 year old girl and her parents are referred to a social worker by the child's
pediatrician for concerns around social anxiety and depression. The family resides in a
state where parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. What is the
BEST practice for the social worker during initial session with the girl and her parents?
A. Obtain written consent from the parent and discuss with the daughter how
confidentiality will be maintained
B. Obtain written consent from parents, Verbal consent from the daughter and discuss
confidentiality considerations with both
C. Obtain written consent from parents, Verbal consent from the daughter and discuss
with parents how confidentiality will be maintained due to the daughters age
D.Obtain written consent from daughter, Verbal consent from the daughter and discuss
confidentiality with both the parents and the daughter - answerB. Obtain written consent
from parents, Verbal consent from the daughter and discuss confidentiality
considerations with both
-both parties have right to have SOME information
- Written consent must be given by adults if under age of consent
-Parents have rights to information about progress in therapy
-it is best practice to also gain verbal consent from minor
What is the 'mature minor exception" - answerThe mature minor doctrine is a rule of law
found in the United States and Canada accepting that an unemancipated minor patient
may possess the maturity to choose or reject a particular health care treatment,
sometimes without the knowledge or agreement of parents, and should be permitted to
do so.
*This law is not applicable in all states.
A woman is referred to a social worker by her EAP the referral reports that the woman is
frequently absent from work and has difficulty completing projects. during the
assessment she avoids answering questions about her relationship with her spouse.
She becomes tearful when asked about her family and social supports. The woman
shares that her husband does not "allow" her to go out in the evening or on weekends.
She goes on to tell the social worker she is pregnant, but has not told her husband.
What should the social worker do NEXT?
A. refer the ct to a doctor for prenatal care
B. suggest couples treatment and address the issue of stress
, C. suggest the client back to issues of absence and and incomplete performance
D. assess the woman for domestic violence and create a safety plan - answerD. assess
the woman for domestic violence and create a safety plan
-must rule out DV before proceeding
Cycle of Violence Theory - answerthe notion that abuse and neglect that children suffer
predispose them as adults to abuse and neglect their own children
What is the Shortest Phase in the Cycle of Violence? - answerBattering
Incident/Explosive Episodes
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - answer(level 1) Physiological Needs,
(level 2) Safety and Security,
(level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem,
(level 5) Self Actualization
Maslow: Physiological Needs - answerbasic fundamental needs include food, water, air,
sleep, exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Maslow: Safety Needs - answersafety from abuse, neglect, natural disasters, or war
Maslow: Love and Belonging - answeronce first needs are met, people are driven to
meet needs of acceptance and belonging with social groups/family/ community/religious
organizations.
human needs for love, affection and sexual intimacy
Maslow: Esteem Needs - answerneed for self-esteem, achievement, competence, and
independence; need for recognition and respect from others
Maslow: Self-Actualization - answerreaching one's highest potential, cannot be
achieved until all other needs are mastered
According to Maslow' failure to achieve the need for love and belonging can result in
what? - answerdifficulty forming and maintaining close relationships with others
Approximately what percentage of U.S children have some time of disability? -
answer7%
What are the most common physical disabilities that impact development in U.S
children? - answerCerebral Palsy, Hearing Issues, & Visual Issues
Defense Mechanisms are what? - answerA mental process that protects the personality
from anxiety, feelings of guilt, or undesirable thoughts.
Psychoanalytic theories consider such mechanisms to be unconscious.
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