LCSW Online Practice Questions and Answers

When developing a functioning service plan to maintain safety and permanence within a family structure, what type of assessment should be utilized?

A. IndMdual assessment

B. Group assessment

C. Family-centered assessment

D. Child welfare assessment

Lisa is a clinical social worker who has received a case referred for possible child abuse. She realizes keeping the children safe is her top priority. The household consists of two parents and three children. There are steps to determine if abuse may have occurred or if the family is at-risk. What kind of assessment should she use to determine the best possible assistance for this referral?

A. Financial assessment

B. Child welfare assessment

C. Parent assessment

D. Family-centered assessment

A basic model of how people experience grief and loss comes from a well-known theory first posited by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. It involved five stages that people move through as they work through their loss. Which ofthe following is not one of those stages?

A. Denial

B. Bargaining

C. Resolution

D. Acceptance

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the indMduaI's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "Ioss of controI." One defining characteristic of addiction is:

A. The ability to stop when confronted by legal consequences

B. Identification with otherindMduals with the same symptoms

C. Consumption of the substance in greater amounts and for longer periods than intended

D. Behavioral disruption due to the effects ofthe substance

There are many milestones to achieve in child development from birth to the age of five. Many studies specify time frames of normal development. Children may achieve these milestones earlier or later, but still remain within a normal range of development. At what age does a child become self-sufficient in many routines?

A. 2 to 3 years

B. 3 to 4 years

C. 4 to 5 years

D. 1 % to 2 years

Abraham MasIow's original hierarchy of needs contains five elements that must be satisfied in order, the first being the most obvious need for survival. If lower level stages are not achieved, the effects of higher order needs cannot be met. MasIow's theory remains valid todayfor understanding personal development and human motivation. What stage is concerned with personal growth and fulfillment?

A. Belongingness and love needs

B. Esteem needs

C. Safety needs

D. Self-actualization needs

Ryan is a clinical social worker who gets a referral on a family with possible child neglect concerns. After completing a full assessment, he discovers there are definitely problems with parenting skills and the children may be at risk. Around the same time, Ryan receives a phone call at home from a mechanic who is working on Ryan's vehicle. Soon it is discovered the mechanic is a relative of the family and is aware of the services being provided. What should Ryan do at this point?

A. Inform the clients of a possible conflict of interest

B. QUESTION: the mechanic about risk concerns

C. Refuse to talk with the mechanic and terminate all services

D. None ofthe above

It is the clinical social worker's ethical responsibility to expand opportunities for all indMduals. Special provisions should be made for those who are oppressed, vulnerable, explogted or disadvantaged. In regards to social and political action, what stand should a professional take?

A. Clinical social workers should never take part in politics

B. Political campaigning is unethical

C. Professionals should engage in political action

D. Clinical social workers should donate fundsto political candidates

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

A. True

B. False

Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the required courses in college, but by her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most?

A. Shyness awareness therapy

B. Anti-social therapy

C. Group therapy

D. Career-based therapy