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Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep - Question List

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36. Maladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an individual’s ability to adjust to a specific situation. They prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?
  1. Avoidance, substance abuse,, withdrawal
  2. Physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal, panic
  3. Substance abuse, violence, association, withdrawal
  4. Anger, physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal
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37. Ryan is a clinical social worker who gets a referral on a family with possible child neglect concerns. After completing a full assessment, he discovers there are definitely problems with parenting skills and the children may be at risk. Around the same time, Ryan receives a phone call at home from a mechanic who is working on Ryan’s vehicle. Soon it is discovered the mechanic is a relative of the family and is aware of the services being provided. What should Ryan do at this point?
  1. Inform the clients of a possible conflict of interest
  2. Question the mechanic about risk concerns
  3. Refuse to talk with the mechanic and terminate all services
  4. None of the above
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38. Madison is aware of a fellow colleague with a drug abuse problem. Until recently, it did not appear to be affecting job performance. Now the colleague is missing work and failing to meet with clients as required. Madison does not want to get her fellow worker in trouble and feels someone else will eventually notice the problem. How else could this be handled?
  1. Surprise drug testing at the workplace
  2. Tell another colleague about the problem
  3. Tell a supervisor immediately
  4. Talk to the colleague having a problem
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39. A clinical social worker has been reported by a client to the licensing board for unethical conduct. The professional’s colleagues know this charge is not true. What should they do?
  1. Nothing, the charge is in the hands of the licensing board
  2. The colleagues should discuss the matter with the client
  3. The colleagues should defend the professional
  4. The client’s services should be terminated
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40. A clinical social worker was observed accepting money from an attorney for a copy of a client’s record. The colleague who witnessed the event discussed the matter with the professional, and efforts are being made to resolve the problem. The actions that took place in regards to the client’s records fall under what category?
  1. Privacy
  2. Unethical conduct
  3. Confidentiality
  4. All of the above
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