LMSW exam prep Practice test questions 1 100% Correct
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LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
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LMSW exam prep Practice test questions 1 100% Correct
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Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom of panic disorder?
A. Fear of dying
B. Hopelessness
C. Feelings of unreality
D. Feeling of chokin
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What type of validity is a measure of how well a particular test correlates wi...
LMSW exam prep Practice test
questions 1 100% Correct
B - answerWhich of the following is NOT considered a symptom of panic disorder?
A. Fear of dying
B. Hopelessness
C. Feelings of unreality
D. Feeling of chokin
C - answerWhat type of validity is a measure of how well a particular test correlates with
a previously validated measure?
A. Content
B. External
C. Concurrent
C - answerAll of the following are signs that a client may be ready for termination
EXCEPT:
A. The client expresses feeling that they have reached their treatment goals and
objectives.
B. The client has completed a pre-determined number of sessions.
C. The client expresses disinterest in discussing emotional material.
B - answerWhich of the following definitions best describes countertransference?
A. The social worker's clinical assessment of the client's symptoms and issues.
B. The social worker's unconscious response to the client
B - answerA clinical social worker is evaluating a friendly, 5-year-old child who has
difficulty making friends in school. He is very verbal, but has a hard time answering
questions about his feelings. He is eager to talk about all the different types of reptiles.
What diagnosis is MOST likely?
A. Language Disorder
B. Autism Spectrum Disorder
B - answerDuring the change-oriented phase of therapy, your client becomes silent for
long periods of time and seems to have nothing to say. Which of the following concepts
best describes the client's behavior?
A. Readiness for termination
B. Resistance
C. Need for control
,C - answerA social worker in a community clinic meets with an 8-year-old who has been
Oppositional Defiant Disorder. According to the DSM-5 this client is likely to display all
of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
A. Argumentative/defiant behavior
B. Anger/irritability
C. Mood swings
D. vindictiveness
A - answerA family arrives for an initial family therapy appointment. During the
assessment, the social worker learns that the mother abuses prescription medication.
What should the social worker do FIRST:
A. Work with the mother regarding her need for a chemical dependency assessment
B. Work with the family to complete a genogram
B - answerA social worker sees a couple for therapy. One of the women recently retired
after working as a doctor for 35 years. The other women is still working a full-time job.
The woman who retired reports feeling excited about all the possibilities now that she
doesn't have to work all the time. She reports that she is planning a trip soon, but feels
tied down and frustrated by the fact that her wife can't join because of work. The other
woman reports feeling less connected to her wife as a result and still wants her to stay
home with her even when she isn't working. What the couple is dealing with is BEST
described as:
A. Needing individual supports around the changes that are occurring for each of them
B. Adjusting to a new life cycle stage
B - answerAll of the following are associated with a DSM 5 diagnosis of Borderline
Personality Disorder EXCEPT:
A. Fragile self-esteem
B. Sense of entitlement
C. Periodic depression
D. Poor interpersonal relationships
C - answerA client with a history of severe depression reports hypersomnolence and
decreased appetite. The client reports having discontinued his prescribed medication
because he didn't think he needed it anymore. The social worker should FIRST
A. Question the client as to the other reasons for discontinuing the medication.
B. Instruct the client to resume the medication.
C. Encourage to the client to speak to his psychiatrist.
B
B is the best answer because a decrease in intimacy and an increase in arguments may
be signs that one partner has relapsed, putting stress on the relationship. This needs to
be assessed first. A, C, and D can be done later - answerA gay couple who say they are
both in long-term recovery for cocaine addictions request couples' therapy. The couple
reports frequent arguments and an increased sense of distance in their relationship.
The social worker should FIRST
,A. Teach the couple communication skills
B. Assess for a drug relapse in either partner
C - answerA married couple meet with a social worker in private practice for an initial
session. Afterwards, the wife calls the social worker and states, "I have something I
want to talk to you about, but my husband can't find out." The social worker's MOST
appropriate response would be to
A. Reassure the wife that what she says will be kept confidential
B. Recommend that both husband and wife meet individually before the next couple's
session
C. Advise the wife of the therapist's "no secrets" policy and suggest disclosure at a
future couple's session
A - answerA social worker receives a referral from parents regarding their 9 year-old
daughter. A social history reveals symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of Major
Depressive Disorder. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Determine if the child has had a recent physical examination to rule out possible
physical causes for her symptoms
RATIONALE: While B, C and D may all be appropriate at some time in the near future,
option A is the best choice as medical conditions should always be ruled out before
giving a diagnosis.
B. Under the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, refer the child to a psychiatrist for
medication
D - answerAccording to the DSM-5, for a substance use disorder to be in sustained
remission, the length of the absence of the symptoms must be
A. 30 days
B. Two years
C. Six months
D. One year
D
D is the best answer because engaging in activities with no consciousness or memory
of the activities is a form of dissociation - answerA social worker in a community clinic
meets with a woman who presents with issues related to her job. She discusses a
recent incident in which she was gone from work for several days without notifying her
boss or coworkers, although she has no memory of this. The client has found a
pamphlet and tickets from a Broadway show in her home, although she states that she's
never been to New York. The client is describing which of the following conditions?
A. Depersonalization
B. Derealization
C. Delirium
D. Dissociation
, C - answerWhich of the following disorders is characterized by distinct periods of
elevated, expansive and irritable mood, which may be seen in a decreased need for
sleep, psychomotor agitation and pressured speech?
A. Persistent Depressive Disorder
B. Illness Anxiety Disorder
C. Bipolar Disorder
RATIONALE: This is a recall question; only C would be characterized in this way.
D. Substance Use Disorder
B - answerA social worker's husband recently obtained a job in a city about two hours
away. The social worker has decided to temporarily close her practice in order to be
with her husband. The social worker consulted with her former supervisor around the
pros and cons for each client, but ultimately decides to maintain a therapeutic
relationship with a handful of clients through phone check-in and once a month in-
person sessions, with the therapist traveling back to see the clients. This option is
MOST appropriate for clients who:
A. Would struggle with early termination
B. Are high functioning, stable, and able to manage daily issues
C. Are currently struggling with a crisis situation
D. No longer need in-person therapeutic support
C - answerA social worker is the director of a community agency that provides services
to teenagers and adolescents on the autism spectrum, along with their families. The
social worker has recently received an onslaught of inquiries and emails from local
therapists and other organizations who want to make sure these teens and families are
aware of the services that are available in the community. What is the social worker's
BEST response to these inquiries
A. Create a referral list for families and teens who are seeking other types of services
B. Explain to the providers that referrals are done on an as-needed basis and that the
social worker will be in touch
C. Coordinate a community fair at the teen center where providers, families, and teens
are invited to connect
B - answerA 45-year-old man meets with a social worker for an initial appointment. He
reports that his wife is an alcoholic and becomes verbally abusive when she is
intoxicated. He indicates that his wife refuses to go to treatment, insisting that they can
resolve this problem on their own. The therapist should FIRST:
A. Provide the man with psychoeducation around substance abuse and the stages of
change.
B. Explore the man's issues and work collaboratively to develop treatment goals.
B - answerParents of a 13-year old boy with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder and
multiple medical issues meet with a social worker during a hospitalization. The parents
report feeling overwhelmed with the caregiving duties needed for their son, but express
their commitment to keeping him at home if at all possible. What should the social
worker do NEXT
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