Online Practice Quiz

A teacher consults the school social worker about a student who recently completed cancer treatment and experienced hair loss. The student is struggling academically and withdrawing from activities. What should the social worker do FIRST?

A social worker is assisting a client who qualifies for financial assistance. The client, who has recently undergone a gender transition, requests that all records reflect their updated name and gender. However, the agency’s computer system only recognizes the client under their previous legal identity and does not allow for the updated information to be entered. The client strongly opposes using their previous name and gender designation, stating it would compromise their dignity, but the benefits cannot be processed without this information. What should the social worker do NEXT?

A social worker is conducting an intake assessment with a 15-year-old client referred by the school for disruptive behavior and declining grades. During the session, the client discloses that they recently started using marijuana and occasionally drinking alcohol to “deal with everything.” The client says their parents are going through a bitter divorce, and they feel caught in the middle. What should the social worker do FIRST?

A social worker in a hospital setting is working with a client who was recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. The client appears withdrawn, avoids eye contact, and states, “I don’t see the point in trying anymore.” What should the social worker do FIRST?

An adoption social worker is working on permanency planning for siblings and is considering placing them together in the same home. One of the siblings is receiving therapy for severe behavioral problems that may complicate the adoption process. Given the potential challenges, what should the social worker do FIRST to ensure the best outcome for both children?

A family with two children living in a rural area has been referred to an agency by the school principal due to the children’s persistent colds. The principal has expressed concerns to the parents. Upon investigation, the social worker discovers that the family lives next to an experimental farming field managed by a local university. The parents have low-income jobs and no medical insurance. The social worker’sshort-term goal should be to:

A social worker visits the home of a 36-year-old client diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia. The client’s mother reports that the client has disclosed being fondled by her physician. After speaking to the client about the details of the incident, what should the social worker do NEXT?

A social worker is working with a client who frequently calls between appointments to reschedule or change appointment times. The social worker feels frustrated and angry about the inconvenience these frequent changes cause. What should the social worker do FIRST to address the situation in a professional and ethical manner?

The parents of a 14-year-old girl consult with a social worker through their employee assistance program about their daughter’s significant changes in behavior since starting high school. Over the past year, her grades have dropped significantly, she has been caught shoplifting, started several small fires while smoking, and insists on wearing dark clothing and heavy makeup. The parents adopted her at nine months old, after she had lived in two foster homes. Prior to this past year, her behavior and development had been typical. What should the social worker do?

A social worker is analyzing the increase in teenage pregnancy rates within their community and finds that the rate has risen from 8% to 20% in the past year. They begin working with community leaders and organizations to develop strategies and programs aimed at reducing teenage pregnancies. What model of community organization is the social worker utilizing?

A social worker is working with a woman who was recently diagnosed with HIV. The client has abruptly stopped taking her prescribed antiretroviral medication, and her doctor has referred her to the social worker to address concerns about medication nonadherence. During their discussion, the client shares that she stopped taking her medication shortly after her partner, who also had AIDS, passed away. She explains that seeing the medication reminds her of her partner’s illness and death. What is the MOST likely explanation for the client’s behavior?

A social worker is meeting with a 35-year-old client recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. The client has missed multiple medical appointments and has stopped taking prescribed medication despite being informed about the risks of nonadherence. During a session, the client expresses feelings of guilt, stating that their illness is a punishment for past decisions. The client also shares they feel overwhelmed by the medical regimen and avoid appointments to “not think about it.” What should the social worker assess FIRST to determine the underlying reason for the client’s nonadherence?