ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  Clinical social workers demonstrate responsibility towards clients, colleagues, practice settings, and to the social work profession. Professionals within this setting are accountable for staff and their ability to follow the codes set forth for ethical behavior. Which of the following would be considered a violation?

  A. Transferring a case to another colleague with more expertise

  B. Searching outside ofthe agency for cIients' needs

  C. Sharing a client's information outside the agency without the client's consent

  D. Sharing information with a colleague to secure services

  Correct Answer: C

  There should be exchange of information outside the agency without a capable cIient's written consent. The only exception to this rule is when contact, such as with the police, prevents imminent danger. Clinical social workers need to be knowledgeable of client confidentiality and consent for services.

• Question 92:

  Client records hold valuable information pertaining to the services and needs of an indMdual or family. Documentation should refilect the services being provided in an accurate manner. What is another important consideration?

  A. Timely documentation

  B. Privacy

  C. Storage of records

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  Timely documentation facilitates the referral of services and ensures a continuous pattern for a cIient's future. Privacy is an important aspect of documentation, and the record should only contain information directly relevant to the services being provided. Client records should be stored appropriately for future access.

• Question 93:

  Clinical social workers empower clients and groups to promote social justice. Human dignity requires that all indMduals be assured a minimum level of what within the community?

  A. Socialization

  B. Employment

  C. Participation

  D. Government

  Correct Answer: C

  It is the ultimate injustice for indMduals or groups to be unfairly excluded from community participation. Clinical social workers empower clients to influence social policies and gain equal access to resources.

• Question 94:

  Governance structures are imperative to promoting human rights, dignity and the common good. Lower

  levels of govern ment insure self-determination and empowerment. Higher levels provide leadership and

  set policies.

  What is the clinical social worker's role?

  A. Engagement in social and political action

  B. Clinical social workers are advised to not get involved

  C. Government action is illegal for clinical social workers

  D. Advise clients to take political action

  Correct Answer: A

  Professionals take part in social and political action in an effort to promote equality, expand opportunity, challenge injustice and empower others. IndMduals, families and groups should be urged by clinical social workers to participate in governance structures at all varying levels.

• Question 95:

  Clinical social workers empower indMduals to function effectively through personal growth and development. They provide advocacy and education to help end oppression and promote self-determination. What public entitlements do professionals strive to uphold for their clientele?

  A. Self-worth

  B. Rights and responsibilities

  C. Legislation

  D. Legal action

  Correct Answer: B

  IndMduals have a right and responsibility to participate in society, working toward a common good. When these rights are protected, a healthy community can be achieved. Everyone has a right to options necessary for human decency. Clientele have responsibilities to society, community and family.

• Question 96:

  One of the principles clinical social workers adhere to in the promotion of socialjustice is the advocacy for

  basic human needs. Professionals pursue change on behalf of indMduals to expand opportunity and

  choice.

  What group of people should be considered top priority?

  A. Children

  B. Poor and vulnerable indMduals

  C. Women

  D. Non-majority ethnic groups

  Correct Answer: A

  Children are the only group who cannot legally advocate for themselves. As such they are the most vulnerable population and should have priority in the social worker's purview.

• Question 97:

  A clinical social worker is taking part in an interdisciplinary team meeting. During the course of determining the well-being of a client, ethical concerns become an issue. One of the team members openly displays a problem with the client's ethnic background, and this leads to negatMty towards decisions being made. What should the social worker do?

  A. Discuss various religions and their beliefs

  B. Base all decisions on the religious beliefs of the client

  C. Try to resolve the disagreement through appropriate channels

  D. Walk out ofthe meeting until the team member changes her mind

  Correct Answer: C

  Professional and ethical obligations should be clearly established. Administration may be contacted to rectify a situation within an interdisciplinary meeting when there are ethical concerns. Clinical social workers should participate in decisions that affect the well-being of a client by drawing on experiences, values and perspectives.

• Question 98:

  The Equal Pay Act states that men and women in the same workplace must be given equal pay for equal work, discrimination is not tolerated. This includes bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation pay, and reimbursement fortravel. How is equality defined in this context?

  A. Men and women should be paid according to theirjob title

  B. Job content, not job title determines equality

  C. Men and women in differentworkplaces should be given equal pay D. None ofthe above

  Correct Answer: B

  The Equal Pay Act states that job content, not job title, determines whether indMduals are considered equal. Professionals need to be aware of the consequences if theyalterfrom this definition. It is against the law for men and women to have an inequality in pay based on their gender. An indMdual alleging a violation of this act may go directly to court without first contacting a supervisor.

• Question 99:

  The principles of human rights are fundamental to all clinical social work practices. The profession is based on beliefs that social workers will respect the worth and dignity of all indMduals. Ethics has an important place in a person's affairs, and the United Nations International Covenant on CMl and Political Rights declares that everyone has the right to:

  A. Self-determination

  B. Freedom of speech

  C. Remain silent

  D. Participation

  Correct Answer: A

  All indMduals have the basic right to self-determination. This quality ensures participation in development and control over what happens. Everyone should be viewed as capable of self-determination and its basis for human commonalities.

• Question 100:

  A clinical social worker was observed accepting money from an attorney for a copy of a cIient's record. The colleague who witnessed the event discussed the matter with the professional, and efforts are being made to resolve the problem. The actions that took place in regards to the cIient's records fall under what category?

  A. Privacy

  B. Unethical conduct

  C. Confidentiality

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  All clinical social workers need to take appropriate measures to expose, prevent, discourage or correct unethical conduct by fellow colleagues. They are under obligation to not share client information without a signed informed consent. According to HIPAA, all clients have a legal right to their privacy.