Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep - Question List

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76.

If a person is sensitive to the sounds and meanings of words and is most comfortable talking to people with a strong command of the language. which of Gardner's multiple intelligences does this describe?

  1. Spatial
  2. Auditory-musical
  3. Linguistic
  4. Kinesthetic
77. Jason is a ten year old who has been demonstrating hostile and uncooperative behaviors on a regular basis. He will argue, talk back, and disobey anyone seen as an authority figure. Jason’s school has met with his parents several times over temper tantrums observed in the educational environment. His parents complain about the constant arguing and his ability to annoy other people. What problem is Jason demonstrating?
  1. Attention deficit disorder
  2. Autism disorder
  3. Oppositional defiant disorder
  4. Bipolar disorder
78. Melanie’s husband has reported problems he is observing in the home with his wife. The couple has three school-aged children. When the siblings get home from school, Melanie is usually sleeping on the couch. She fails to help with homework due to bad headaches and forgets important school events. Dinner is rarely cooked because Melanie reports feeling pain in her joints. She dozes off at odd times during the day and even during important events. What disorder might a therapist diagnose for Melanie?
  1. Dementia
  2. Anti-social disorder
  3. Amnesia
  4. Chronic fatigue syndrome
79. Cerebral palsy affects an individual’s ability to maintain balance, achieve posture and move about smoothly. Symptoms can change over a person’s lifetime and other disabilities may result, such as poor vision and reading. What is the one factor of cerebral palsy that differentiates it from other disabilities?
  1. There is a cure for the disorder.
  2. Individuals live a shorter lifespan.
  3. It does not progress or worsen.
  4. It requires corrective surgery.
80. Kelly’s doctor has concerns about the fluctuation of her weight. She has struggled with diets her whole life but is still 120 pounds over the average weight for her size. The doctor is concerned about symptoms that may indicate an eating disorder. During an examination the physician asked Kelly about her eating habits. The patient appeared to experience shame and distress when attempting to explain. She will eat between meals and often times will consume more than she needs. What disorder is being described by Kelly?
  1. Bulimia
  2. Depression
  3. Binge eating
  4. Anxiety

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