LCSW Online Practice Questions and Answers

A clinical social worker is providing services to a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She experiences frequent manic episodes that include motor hyperactMty, elation, poorjudg ment, pressured speech and hostility. To try and bring about normalization of symptoms, what is the best choice for medication?

A. Effexor

B. Citalopram

C. Adderall

D. Lithium

Clinical social workers use assessment as an ongoing process with client participation. The purpose is to understand people in relation to their environment through planning, improving and changing. Professionals learn to develop an understanding of particular social problems, kinds of solutions and possible consequences. Most social workers define assessment in relation to the five stages of framework. Which of thefollowing demonstrates this theory?

A. Data collection, utilizing the data, environmental behavior, outcome, and consequence

B. Planning, weighing the data, utilizing the analysis, emotional outcome, and consequence

C. Preparation, data collection, weighing the data, analyzing the data, and utilizing the analysis

D. Constructing data analysis, planning, analyzing the data, behavior modification, and empowerment

The goal in therapy is to build ego strength and ensure a stable identity within the client. Ego strength is defined as the capacity to cope despite adversity. Examples include: impulse control, affect-tolerant, frustration-tolerance, and resistance to aggression. What common test is utilized to determine characteristics and emotional functioning of clients?

A. Neuropsychological

B. Rorschach

C. Aptitude

D. Intelligence

A local hospital refers a regular patient to the facility's clinical social worker. Madeline is considered a "frequent fIyer" by the nurses due to her high number of visits for a wide variety of physical complaints. The patient exaggerates or creates symptoms of illness in an effort to seek treatment, attention, and sympathy. What disorder will the social worker want to focus on for intervention?

A. Factitious disorder

B. Psychological trauma

C. Munchausen syndrome

D. Hypochondriasis

Alysha meets with a clinical social worker and discusses self-perceived problems. She reports complex mood swings that last for weeks and sometimes months. AIysha's main concern is that her manic behaviors may one day become life threatening. When the client is in a more sullen mood, she feels sad but somewhat safer. When completing a full assessment, what might the social worker diagnose Alysha as having?

A. Dissociative identity disorder

B. Major depressive disorder

C. Bi-polar disorder

D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

A referral is obtained bya clinical social worker in regards to a female infant. The concerns raised by the informant include a lack of nutrition and improper supervision. Neighbors hearthe baby cry at all hours of the night for long lengths of time. The parents leave the home before dark and do not seem to reappear until dawn the next day. Groceries brought into the home are noticeably snack foods and alcohol. What type ofabuse is suspected?

A. Family Neglect

B. Child Neglect

C. Substance Abuse

D. Child Endangerment

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

Mrs. Johnson's art class is disrupted every day during third period by one student in particular. Jeremiah cannot seem to sit still and is always shrugging his shoulders. He has been heard mumbling under his breath by other students and will sometimes hit himself in the head for no reason. This occurs constantly, and when Jeremiah is confronted, the actions worsen. Mrs. Johnson calls a meeting with his parents and discovers he suffers from what disorder?

A. MuscIe spasms

B. Bipolar disorder

C. Tourette Syndrome

D. Anti-social disorder

Dysfunctional families do not talk about their feelings or actMties. Non-communication and secrecy is seen as the solution to unsolvable problems. Members within the family feel that opening up to someone will make them vulnerable to judgment. Due to a lack of communication and the existence of secrets, dysfunctional families live with constant:

A. Emotional abuse

B. Anger and fear

C. Unconscious violent behaviors

D. None ofthe above

The study of how chiIdren's minds work has been quite influential within the educational theory. One such theorist proposed that thinking does not develop at the same level in a smooth manner. There are times when thinking transitions into new areas and capabilities. This overall vision was brought to life by what famous biologist?

A. Erik Erikson

B. Sigmund Freud

C. Albert Bandura

D. Jean Piaget

A client is receMng services from a clinical social worker one time per week. The question is raised about possibly seeing a psychologist and the social worker reports holding a license in that field, also. When the client contacts the professionaI's employing agency, it is discovered the information is false. What type of violation is taking place?

A. Falsifying information

B. Misrepresentation

C. Double billing for services

D. Inconclusive therapy

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

Cynthia is a clinical social worker in a hospital setting. She is currently taking an online course that explains medical terminology and consults daily with physicians to clarify any questions she may have. Clinical social workers assume the responsibility to increase and specialize in their practice knowledge. Self-study, consultation, and on-going education are all part of what essential actMty?

A. Supervision

B. Collaboration

C. Professional development

D. Resource collection

A clinical social worker is determining a cIient's problem in order to develop treatment using a framework that includes exploration; socialization; and feedback. What kind oftherapy is being described?

A. Cognitive-behavioral

B. Group

C. Person-centered

D. Gestalt

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