ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which of the following therapies has not been found to be effective with indMduals suffering with drug and alcohol abuse?

  A. Biomedical therapy

  B. Behavioral therapy

  C. Humanistic therapy

  D. Homeopathy

  Correct Answer: D

  Clinically, an intervention that has not been backed by academic research is not considered a viable and proven treatment. Homeopathy is an alternative medicine treatment using highly diluted preparations of ingredients that cause the patient to exhibit similar symptoms to their existing medical issues. Clinical studies have not found homeopathy to be effective treatmentfor any disease or disorder.

• Question 52:

  Self-determination is described as being the behavior a person demonstrates due to his/her wishes, desires and decisions. Clinical social workers are taught throughout their profession to pro mote and respect this trait. When would it be in the client's best interest to limit their right of self-determination?

  A. When the decisions do not benefit others

  B. When the wishes and desires hinder therapy progress

  C. When the social worker feels the client has an underlying mental disability

  D. When the cIient's decisions poses a risk to themselves or others

  Correct Answer: D

  A clinical social worker has to use their professional judgment in determining whether a client's self-determination will become a serious risk. While the social work profession emphasizes the need for indMdual liberties, the general welfare ofthe client and others is more important.

• Question 53:

  What type of professional interacts with indMduals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors and feelings through adaptation?

  A. Case manager

  B. Agency administrator

  C. Clinical social worker

  D. Probation officer

  Correct Answer: C

  The only professional in this list that works directly with change to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is a clinical social worker. The otherthree choices are concerned with client management.

• Question 54:

  Clinical social workers are often part of power imbalances due to a client needing the professionaI's services. There is a vulnerability of the client due to his/her trust in the social worker. Occasionally a professional will put their needs above those ofthe client to gain personally. This is known as what?

  A. Boundary violation

  B. Discrimination of power

  C. Power of limitations D. Non-disclosure

  Correct Answer: A

  Boundary violations occur when a professional breaches the trust of the client to gain personally or professionally. When clinical social workers step outside their boundaries, the results may include adjudicated violations, arbitration processes, or even criminal court. Professionals are responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe relationship with the client.

• Question 55:

  An MSW graduate in Social Work can provide treatmentwithout a state license.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

  False. In this case it is about more than just the degree. You must also have experience and supervision fora minimum of4000 hours, plus pass the clinical exam.

• Question 56:

  Clinical social workers are responsible for upholding the mission and core values of their profession. Involvement includes working with indMduals, families, couples and groups. Professionals diagnose a cIient's problem, provide treatment planning based on assessment and secure appropriate intervention. How does the clinical social worker follow up with the client to ensure an appropriate outcome?

  A. Psychological

  B. Evaluation

  C. Supervisor consultation

  D. Relapse education

  Correct Answer: B

  Clinical social workers provide an outcome evaluation to ensure all practices have been appropriately maintained in the cIient's best interest. The main purpose of the professional is to diagnose and treat disabilities or disorders, prevent dysfunction, and enhance the cIient's functioning ability.

• Question 57:

  A clinical social worker is helping a family whose primary language is Spanish. The mother and children speak broken English, but there is great difficulty in reading within both languages. When the social worker attempts to orally go over a written consent with the mother, there is much confusion. What is the professionaI's next step?

  A. Provide the client with a Spanish version

  B. Show the mother where to sign

  C. Provide an interpreter

  D. Inform a supervisor of the problem

  Correct Answer: C

  It is the clinical social worker's responsibility to ensure a client comprehends the services being provided and does not sign anything without full understanding. If a detailed verbal explanation is not appropriate due to a cIient's literacy or language barrier, a translator should be provided.

• Question 58:

  Cynthia is a clinical social worker in a hospital setting. She is currently taking an online course that explains medical terminology and consults daily with physicians to clarify any questions she may have. Clinical social workers assume the responsibility to increase and specialize in their practice knowledge. Self-study, consultation, and on-going education are all part of what essential actMty?

  A. Supervision

  B. Collaboration

  C. Professional development

  D. Resource collection

  Correct Answer: C

  Quality social work services can be assured when there is strong dedication to credentials, publications, training courses, education and consultation. Professionals are ethically required to be current on research, techniques and theories that guide social work practice.

• Question 59:

  A clinical social worker's client is hospitalized with a serious heart condition. The client will require an in-home nurse after she is discharged. However, the client is currently incapacitated and unable to make arrangements for her own care. How should the professional get the proper paperwork and consent forms signed?

  A. Have a doctor sign them

  B. Court order

  C. Appropriate third party

  D. Administrative signature

  Correct Answer: C

  A cIient's best interest should always be of utmost importance. Clinical social workers can seek out a third party if they act in a manner consistent with the client's wishes. Attempt to inform the client to the best of their understanding.

• Question 60:

  Susan holds power of attorney over her great aunt's estate. Doctors have diagnosed the elderly woman with AIzheimer's disease and recommended she be taken care of in a nursing home facility. Susan realizes there is no cure and her great aunt will not be coming home. She signs the house overto herself and sells off all personal possessions belonging to the great aunt to purchase a car. This is an example of what?

  A. Guardianship

  B. Elder neglect

  C. MateriaI explogtation

  D. ReIatives' rights

  Correct Answer: C

  Material explogtation is defined as the improper or illegal use of an elderly person's funds, property, or assets. Other examples include forging a person's signature, misusing money, cashing an elderly person's checks, or coercing an elderly person into signing a document.