ASWB Practice Questions Part 2 - Social Work Shorts - ASWB Study Prep (LMSW, LSW, LCSW Exams)

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Practice Questions

1) A social worker has been asked to assist an elderly client in making a decision about an independent living facility. In the initial interview, the client repeatedly discusses her family and past experiences as a nurse. What is the social worker's MOST appropriate response to the client?

A. Ignore the client's discussion and redirect her back to the interview.

B. Continue the discussion of her past experiences.

C. Refer the client for psychiatric evaluation.

D. Administer a geriatric evaluation scale.

2) A social worker in a hospital setting is part of an interdisciplinary team. The team is preparing to discharge the client. The social worker disagrees with the other team members about the discharge plans. What would be the MOST appropriate action for the social worker to take?

A. Clearly state their opinion and ask to be removed from the decision-making team.

B. Contact the patient’s family and share your opinion directly.

C. Focus on the values shared by the team and use conflict resolution strategies to discuss conflicting opinions.

D. Voice your concern and then agree to the majority opinion.

3) A classroom teacher contacts the school social worker about a 6-year-old student who has just transferred from another school. The student comes to school tired, unclean, and unable to concentrate on lessons. What should be the social worker's initial action?

A. Make a joint report with the teacher to child protective services for neglect.

B. Encourage the teacher to make a report to child protective services for neglect.

C. Meet with the parents and the child to obtain more information.

D. Refer the child to the school nurse for a medical exam.