Social Work

Chapter One

100

The experiential adult learner model includes the following steps: a. Observe, reflect, assimilate, and test experience b. Observe, test, assimilate, and reflect experience c. Test, assimilate, reflect, and observe experience d. Reflect, observe, assimilate, and test experience

Observe, reflect, assimilate, and test experience

200

If you observe a staff member engaged in a possible unethical practice, your first response should be to: a. Review NASW Code of Ethics b. Take no action, but continue to observe for future occurrence c. Talk with your field instructor about concerns d. Ask staff member to explain behavior/action

a. Review NASW Code of Ethics

300

If you identify an area or skill you would like to experience, the most appropriate strategy is to: a. Research area in the social work literature b. Ask field instructor if experience is appropriate c. Ask faculty liaison if experience is appropriate d. Arrange experience and present information to field instructor

a. Research area in the social work literature

400

The first activity a practicum student should do when beginning a practicum experience is: a. Complete the learning plan b. Ask for work assignments c. Meet staff members d. Set up your workspace

c. Meet staff members

500

Appropriate evaluation strategies to include in your learning plan include all of the following except: a. Direct observation of practice b. Audio– or videotape of practice c. Document experiences d. Obtain feedback from other practicum students

d. Obtain feedback from other practicum students

Chapter Two

100

If a practicum student is concerned about the professional socialization she or he is gaining an initial strategy may be to: a. Request a new practicum placement site b. Seek opportunities to interact with social workers c. Research literature on professional socialization d. Consult with field instructor

d. Consult with field instructor

200

An appropriate first step to take if you feel you are assigned to work with a population about which you have little or no knowledge is: a. Consult with other agency staff b. Seek non-professional experience with the population c. Conduct search of the social work literature d. Reflect on concerns with your field instructor

c. Conduct search of the social work literature

300

In moving from the beginning to middle phase of the practicum experience, you should have: a. Completed half of objectives in learning plan b. Identified competency level desired by practicum ending c. Caseload assigned d. Made at least one presentation at your practicum site :

b. Identified competency level desired by practicum ending

400

You notice that you are having difficulty sleeping, maintaining your focus, and your appetite has decreased. You suspect you may be depressed. Your first action should be: a. Talk with field instructor b. Ask for time off from practicum c. Make an appointment with primary health provider d. Assume symptoms will pass

c. Make an appointment with primary health provider

500

You are assigned a new client and, upon meeting the client, realize you went to high school together. You should: a. Acknowledge previous relationship and proceed with interview b. Ask client to wait while you consult with field instructor c. Ignore previous relationship and proceed with interview d. Proceed with interview and talk with field instructor later

b. Ask client to wait while you consult with field instructor

Chapter Three

100

The most common form of violence encountered by social workers is: a. Being threatened with a weapon b. Being hit or punched c. Being verbally threatened d. Verbal abuse

d. Verbal abuse

200

Most practicum-related violence occurs: a. Within the agency b. In the field c. In client homes d. In dangerous neighborhoods

a. Within the agency

300

The best course of action when a client is belligerent or threatening you in your office is to: a. Leave the client and seek help b. Do not leave the client until the client is calm c. Negotiate your leaving the office with the client d. Ask your client to leave the office with you

a. Leave the client and seek help

400

If a social work student encounters drugs or alcohol on a home visit, the best course of action is to: a. Leave immediately b. Ask the client about the drugs or alcohol c. Assess the client for substance abuse d. Take note of the drugs and alcohol, say nothing at the time, and follow-up later with the client

a. Leave immediately

500

The best first action when confronted with harassment, is to: a. Inform your field instructor b. Confront the harasser c. Consult with other social work students d. Document the harassment

a. Inform your field instructor

Chapter Four

100

Supervisor cannot be provided by a) A graduate level social worker b) A non-social worker c) A baccalaureate-level social worker d) A staff member without a degree

A staff member without a degree

200

If the student has a learning style that differs from the teaching style for the field instructor, the student should not: a. Bring the difference to the attention of the field instructor b. Accommodate his/her learning style to the teaching style of the field instructor c. Seek consultation form other students d. Seek consultation form the faculty liaison

b. Accommodate his/her learning style to the teaching style of the field instructor

300

Social workers who provide supervision have specific responsibilities, including a. Evaluating performance in a fair and respectful manner b. Suggesting that students to inform clients that they are a student c. Sharing responsibility with students to maintain clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries d. Gaining necessary knowledge, skills and values to supervise

a. Evaluating performance in a fair and respectful manner

400

Some suggestions for delivering negative feedback to those in positions of authority does not include: a. Checking first with the person’s supervisor b. Framing your feedback in a sequence of positive feedback – needed changes –positive feedback c. Using “I” language when describing the problem d. Engaging your field instructor in a dialogue

a. Checking first with the person’s supervisor

500

Suggestions for receiving evaluative information does not include: a. Asking questions to clarify your understanding of the feedback provided b. Being open to the possibility that the information is valid c. Professionally communicating your need to end the encounter if the feedback is unfairly critical d. Acknowledging that you have heard the information provided to you

c. Professionally communicating your need to end the encounter if the feedback is unfairly critical

Chapter Five

100

2) Most social work practice takes place within the parameters of an agency’s: a. Mission and values b. Mission, values, and philosophy c. Mission, values, philosophy, and communication structure d. Mission, values, philosophy, communication structure, and resources

d. Mission, values, philosophy, communication structure, and resources

200

5) The driving goal of for-profit agencies is to: a. Serve their clients b. Produce a profit for their owners or shareholders c. Grow to be a national corporation d. Provide client-centered services

b. Produce a profit for their owners or shareholders

300

6) Non-profit organizations rely on government sources for approximately ________ of their funding: a. One-half b. One-fourth c. Three-quarters d. Seven-eighths

a. One-half

400

The informal organization can best be describes as: a. Understandings b. Understandings and unwritten rules c. The organization prior to formal incorporation d. The volunteers for the organization

b. Understandings and unwritten rules

500

If you uncover a staff infraction of policy, procedure or law, the best course of action includes: a. Reporting to authorities immediately, then consulting with your field instructor b. Consulting with your field instructor c. Consulting with our field instructor and considering questions about the violation d. Consulting with your field instructor, considering question about the violation and reporting to authorities

c. Consulting with our field instructor and considering questions about the violation