ASWB Practice Questions Part 3 - Social Work Shorts - ASWB Study Prep (LMSW, LSW, LCSW Exams)

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Practice Questions

1) A social worker is doing a home visit for a family with three kids. The family has just lost their grandma, who was the sole provider, and have moved in with their father. The father is court mandated to attend anger management. Upon arrival, the worker sees alcohol cans on the ground. During the visit the dad becomes verbally aggressive and kicks one of the children in the stomach multiple times. The social worker’s FIRST response should be to:

A. Call the police.

B. Make a CPS report.

C. Intervene to deescalate the father.

D. Video the event for documentation purposes.

2) A 35-year-old client makes frequent statements of contemplating harm to himself. Which of the following would be the MOST important safety indicator to consider when conducting a safety assessment?

A. The client's network of support.

B. The client's access to emergency psychiatric services.

C. Expression of a preferred method or plan.

D. Family history of suicidal ideation.

3) A pregnant 16-year-old has been referred to the school social worker. The client is shocked by the news. She is scared and overwhelmed, yet she is determined to keep the baby. Clinically, the social worker finds herself having a difficult time supporting and connecting to the client through her pregnancy journey. How should the social worker respond to this situation?

A. Seek out supervision to discuss and process these feelings.

B. Discuss referring the client to a new provider.

C. Refer the client to an outside community health agency.

D. Discuss with the client the pros and cons of continuing with the pregnancy.