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236. The principles of human rights are fundamental to all social work practices. The profession is based on beliefs that social workers will respect the worth and dignity of all individuals. Ethics has an important place in a person’s affairs, and the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights declares that everyone has the right to:
  1. Self-determination
  2. Freedom of speech
  3. Remain silent
  4. Participation
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237. Madeline is at a school function with her son when she recognizes a young boy involved in one of her social work cases. The child appears to be one of her son’s close friends and immediately remembers Madeline. Before the social worker can avoid the conversation, the child says, “You’re the lady that comes to my house all the time.” This immediately brings up questions from Madeline’s son. What should she do?
  1. Lie to her son and say she does not know the boy
  2. Protect her son by taking him home immediately
  3. Acknowledge the child, but redirect the conversation
  4. Not allow her son to play with him while she is there
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238. Alex is having lunch with other social work colleagues when one of them says he is late for a family assessment. Without much thought, the other professional states his clients live in a poor neighborhood and probably can’t even tell time. What problem should be addressed?
  1. Discrimination
  2. Misrepresentation
  3. Stereotyping
  4. Competency
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239. Jonathan has been practicing social work for 28 years. He is looking forward to retirement and feels it is well deserved. Due to his many years of experience, Jonathan does not see the need to attend trainings and seminars anymore. The social worker is confident in his practice and does not mind transitioning cases to newer workers when problems arise. What responsibility is Jonathanviolating?
  1. Empathy
  2. Caseload
  3. Impairment
  4. Competence
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240. An administrator for a child welfare agency has taken a leave of absence due to medical problems. A supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A social worker approaches the acting supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?
  1. The social worker should take care of the issue on herown
  2. The acting supervisor should approve of the removal
  3. The acting supervisor should contact a supervisor that is competent in imminent danger situations
  4. The acting supervisor should notify the police immediately
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