HO CH 22 Test Review

______ are workers who assist people by helping them cope with and solve issues in their everyday lives.

• social workers
• psychologists
• mental health professionals
• doctors

Social workers deal with the total __________ needs of patients in whom the effects of illness go far beyond bodily discomfort. Select all that apply

• emotional
• social
• cultural
• physical

Helping a client with a disability or life-threatening disease is an example of social work.

• True
• False

Helping a client who has inadequate housing is NOT an example of social work.

• True
• False

Helping a client who struggles with substance abuse is an example of social work.

• True
• False

Helping a client who is unemployed is NOT an example of social work.

• True
• False

Select which specialty of social worker best fits the description: These social workers provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families. They may assist single parents in finding a day care, arrange adoptions, or help find foster homes for neglected, abandoned, or abused children.

• child and family social workers
• school social workers
• healthcare social workers
• geriatric social workers

Select which specialty of social worker best fits the description: These social workers often serve as the link between students' families and the school, working with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school officials to ensure that students reach their academic and personal potential.

• child and family social workers
• school social workers
• healthcare social workers
• geriatric social workers

Select which specialty of social worker best fits the description: These social workers provide psychosocial support to individuals, families, or vulnerable populations so they can cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as Alzheimer's or cancer.

• child and family social workers
• school social workers
• healthcare social workers
• geriatric social workers

Select which specialty of social worker best fits the description: These social workers help the elderly and their families find services for older adults such as Meals on Wheels or personal assistance in the homes.

• child and family social workers
• school social workers
• healthcare social workers
• geriatric social workers