Pamela was robbed at gunpoint one evening as she was walking home from work. The assailant dragged her into an alley and punched her repeatedly in the face. A gun was put to her head and she was ordered to hand over all the jewelry she was wearing. The attacker also got away with her money, credit cards, and cell phone. Six months after this event occurred, Pamela began having flashbacks and frightening dreams. She started demonstrating emotional detachment from family and friends. What type of disorder is Pamela suffering from?
A. Dissociative identity disorder
B. Avoidance disorder
C. Attachment disorder
D. Post-traumatic stress disorder
A five-year-old child has been recentlydiagnosed with ADHD after demonstrating shortfalls in at least two important areas. Deficits can be observed at home, in the classroom, and in group actMties. Which of the following would not be a symptom of ADHD?
A. Difficulty focusing
B. Memory loss
C. Boredom
D. Defiance
Miranda is a clinical social worker completing a family assessment. As she acquires more information from the parents on a six-year-old son and his behaviors, it becomes obvious that further evaluation will be required. The chiId's teacher has contacted the parents with complaints about his conduct at school. He does not appear to be able to focus on specific tasks and becomes bored after a few minutes, failing to complete any assignments. Running around the classroom during quiet time is becoming a daily habit, and the child forgets where he puts things. What kind of assessment will the social worker refer for this child?
A. Learning disability
B. Oppositional defiance disorder
C. Conduct disorder
D. Attention deficit hyperactMty disorder
Karen has been caring for her elderly motherthe last 3 years. During that time, Karen has watched as her parent slowly lost all recollection of her past life and surroundings due to AIzheimer's. A once close -knit relationship has now become a strained one, due to the elderly woman thinking of Karen as a stranger. The daughteris devastated and suffering from high levels ofgrief. Karen is at risk of developing:
A. A mental disorder
B. Burnout
C. A physical illness
D. All of the above
Client records hold valuable information pertaining to the services and needs of an indMdual or family. Documentation should refilect the services being provided in an accurate manner. What is another important consideration?
A. Timely documentation
B. Privacy
C. Storage of records
D. All of the above
Clinical social work administrators provide oversight that assures compliance with local, state, federal and court guidelines. What other duty would a person in this position be responsible for?
A. Providing direction to managers
B. Providing guidance and direction
C. Making decisions that affect operations
D. All of the above
A client has been receMng clinical social work services for three months and has not made a payment as agreed upon in a contract. The professional finds he cannot terminate services due to what condition?
A. Consequences of non-payment have not been discussed
B. Client poses an imminent dangerto self or others
C. Contract arrangement is not clear to both parties
D. All of the above
A clinical social worker's client is hospitalized with a serious heart condition. The client will require an in-home nurse after she is discharged. However, the client is currently incapacitated and unable to make arrangements for her own care. How should the professional get the proper paperwork and consent forms signed?
A. Have a doctor sign them
B. Court order
C. Appropriate third party
D. Administrative signature
Gerald begins court-ordered therapy for a drug abuse problem. It is evident to the professional that he denies being controlled by the drugs and is not interested in abstinence. At the onset of treatment this should not be a required goal. Moderation goals help the social worker focus on treatment rather than a quick process of change. What kind of therapy is being offered?
A. Moderation affect
B. Self-actualization
C. Harm reduction
D. Symbolic control
Goals play a major role in effective treatment planning by shifting the focus from what a client cannot do, ASWB [GSW Erram to what can be successfully accomplished. The importance is the ability to track an indMduaI's progress towards problem solutions. Goals are also productive for increasing a cIient's awareness of choices and allowing them full participation in the therapeutic process. Self-determined goals are consistent with what perspective?
A. Personification
B. Self-awareness
C. Strengths-based
D. Conflict resolution
