LMSW Test Prep

What are the components of a SMART objective?

• Sensitive, Makeshift, Attainable, Reliable, Time-Specific

• Sensitive, Measurable, Attentive, Retainable, Tolerable

• Specific, Measurable, Ability, Retention, Timing

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Specific

Claudia is coming to therapy for the first time. She meets her therapist, Susan, a licensed clinical social worker, and Susan tells her what she can expect from treatment. Claudia says that she understands the process of therapy, as well as the risks, and that she is excited to begin. Susan makes a note of their discussion and begins her assessment. Has Susan satisfied the informed consent requirement, and why or why not?

• Yes. Susan discussed the process and risks of therapy, and the client agreed.

• No. Susan didn't ask Claudia if she understood everything fully.

• No, Susan did not have Claudia sign a consent form.

• Yes. Susan made a note that Claudia agreed as part of her documentation.

Answer explanation

No, informed consent has not been satisfied. Susan did not have a document outlining what therapy would entail , including the risks and limitations. She also did not have Claudia sign such a document to become part of the chart. Documentation of informed consent protects both the client and the social worker.

Susan's husband is employed in the IT sector and is looking for a new job. Susan's client, Claudia, mentions during their therapy session that her husband is an IT recruiter. At the end of their session, Susan asks Claudia for her husband's contact information. She says she would like her husband to reach out to Claudia's husband to find a better IT job. What boundary issue does this represent?

• Dependency

• Personal gain

• Dual relationship

• Altruism

Answer explanation

Personal gain refers to instances where a social worker engages in activity with a client that results in a monetary (or otherwise valuable) benefit to the social worker. This could involve situations such as referring a client to a business owned by the social worker or a friend/family member of the social worker, selling something to a client, or even asking a client for professional suggestions.

Which of the following statements regarding the three stages of prevention-focused service distribution model of social work in NOT correct?

• The primary prevention stage involves addressing potential causes and getting rid of the problem's root cause.

• The problem occurs prior to the primary prevention stage.

• The secondary prevention stage involves actions that attempt to stop the problem before they spread and cause further harm.

• Actions in the tertiary stage are designed to decrease the problem's severity through remedial service provisions, which decrease the problem's lasting effects and duration.

Changes that occur in a normal family life cycle tend to cause a re-alignment of relationships and roles within the family unit. That is because of what?

• At some point, the adult child is expected to provide more care and support to the parent than the parent can provide to the adult child.

• Families often split apart due to disagreements over money and relationships.

• Most parents view their adult children as being incapable of properly raising children and they must intervene.

• Some elderly people are constantly critical when their adult children are having a more successful career than the parents had.