Development/theories
Scenarios
Ethics
Diagnosis
100

Name this theory:

Model for understanding how relationships with early caregivers impact our long term functioning

Attachment Theory

100

A 25 yr.old new mother reports depressed mood, occasional suicidal thoughts without plan, and serve sleep loss. Which action should the social worker take FIRST?

A. suggest the clients begin a dailt gradtitude journal before next session

B. Encourage the clien to call a friend whenever feeling ovewhelmed

C. Complete a brief, structured suicide risk assessment immediately

D. Schedule a psychiatric evaluation two weeks from now

C. Complete a brief, structured suicide risk assessment immediately 
100

True or False:

We are all mandated reporters 


True

100

In distinguishing panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, which feature is unique to panic disorder?

A. Chronic excessive worry about multiple domains

B.Muscle tension and sleep disturbance

C. Anxiety present most days for six months

D. Recurrent unexpected panic attacks with intense fear

D. Recurrent unexpected panic attacks with intense fear.

200

Which development milestone is expected for a typically developing 4-month old infant?

 A. Rolls from back to stomach intentionally

B. Exhibits stranger anxiety when approched

C. Brings hands to midline and coos responsively


 

C. Brings hands to midline and coos responsively

200

During an intake process, a client with limited English proficiency appears confused about confidentiality, but agrees to proceed. What should the social worker do NEXT to meet informed consent standards?

A. Provided a qualified interpreter to review confidentiality in the client's preferred language

B. Document the client'st verbal consent and continue the asssessment

C. aska bilingual family member to explain confidentiality to the client

D. give the client written materials in English and schedule the next appointment 

A. Provided a qualified interpreter to review confidentiality in the client's preferred language

200

Under the NASW Code of Ethics, a social worker who discovers a colleague is posting disparaging comments about clients on social media should first:

A.Report the colleagues to the state board immediately

B. Confront the colleague privately to encourage corrective action

C. Notify the clients referenced to warm them of the breach

D. File an anonymous complaint with the employer's HR. department 

B. Confront the colleague privately to encourage corrective action

200

A client with PTSD repeatedly relived a car crash after hearing loud engine noises. This symptpm cluster is categoried in DSM-5 as:
A. Avoidance

B. Negative alternations in cognition and mood

C. Hyperarousal

D. Intrusion

D Intrusion

300

When applying Erikson's psychosocial stages, a 35-year old client struggling to decide whether to have children is primarily negotiating which conflict?


A. Identity vs role Confusion

B.  Generativity vs. Stagnation

C. Intimacy vs. Isolation

D. Integrity vs. Despair



B. Generativity vs. Stagnation 

300

During a session, a client tearfully discloses escalating physical violence by a partner and expresses fear of being seriously injured. Which NEXT action best reflects effective intimate-partner violence safety?

A. Schedule an earlier follow up appointment to continue processing feelings

B. Encourage the client to write a letter confronting the partner about the abuse

C. Provide psychoeducation on the cycle of violence and coping skills

 D. Collaboratively develop an emergency plan that identifies safe exits, code words and important documents

D. Collaboratively develop an emergency plan that identifies safe exits, code words and important documents

300

True or False:

When a client's records are being subpoenaed, a therapist can release records to lawyer without a release

False:

The therapist should contact client and determine their wishes

300

A 70 yr.old becomes suddenly disoriented and inattentive the day after surgery. Which DSM-5 condition should be considered first?

A. Major neurocognitive disorder

B. Schizophreniform disorder

C. Delirum

D. Persistent depressive disorder

D. Delirium