People with Munchausen are aware they are exaggerating medical issues. What is the difference between that disorder and hypochondriasis?
A. Hypochondriacs believe they actually have a medical problem.
B. Munchausen sufferers actually get treatment.
C. Hypochondriacs do have a medical problem.
D. There is no difference.
Lisa is a clinical social worker who has received a case referred for possible child abuse. She realizes keeping the children safe is her top priority. The household consists of two parents and three children. There are steps to determine if abuse may have occurred or if the family is at-risk. What kind of assessment should she use to determine the best possible assistance for this referral?
A. Financial assessment
B. Child welfare assessment
C. Parent assessment
D. Family-centered assessment
Timothy is thirteen-yea r-old male being referred to a clinic for treatment by a detention center oounselor. This teenager has been in frequent trouble with the law, demonstrating no regard for right and wrong. He often violates the rights of others, lies, behaves violently, and has a known drug addiction. Timothy is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of family or school. He should obtain treatment for what kind of disorder?
A. Conduct disorder
B. Bi-polar disorder
C. Avoidant personality disorder
D. Conflict disorder
Nlaxine is an 81-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with dementia. She has been demonstrating difficulty in the areas of language and memory. Maxine's physician states that the cause is low vitamin B12 levels and poor nutrition. Since the disorder was found early, the effects can possibly be reversed. Which ofthe following causes of dementia cannot be treated effectively or cured?
A. Brain tumors
B. Medications
C. AIzheimer's
D. Blood sugar
The Equal Pay Act states that men and women in the same workplace must be given equal pay for equal work, discrimination is not tolerated. This includes bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation pay, and reimbursement fortravel. How is equality defined in this context?
A. Men and women should be paid according to theirjob title
B. Job content, not job title determines equality
C. Men and women in differentworkplaces should be given equal pay D. None ofthe above
Professionals deal with an array of indMduals from different cultures. Clinical social workers need to be aware of strengths that exist in everyone no matter what their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability may be. If a social worker is unable to provide services based on a lack of knowledge in this area, what should she or he do?
A. Educate oneself and seek understanding in diversity
B. Collaborate with other professionals
C. Discuss a need totransferthe case
D. Handle the case anyway
Clinical social work services are being provided for a family referred due to child sexual abuse by a guardian. The perpetrator is currently in jail, but will be released soon due to a lack of evidence. The children are fearful of his return, and the mother still claims his innocence. An adult daughter contacts the social worker with reports of her own sexual abuse by the same man many years ago. Her testimony is consistent with that of the younger children, and the perpetrator is sentenced to more jail time. Why was this information not a violation of confidentiality?
A. The judge ordered the testimony
B. The other children consented
C. The perpetrator had no rights while in jail
D. It involved child abuse.
Mr. Bentley has been providing clinical social work services to a client forthree weeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be?
A. Terminate services immediately
B. Notify Adult Protective Services
C. Seektraining in drug/alcohol abuse
D. Refer the client to another professional to address the substance abuse issues.
Clinical social workers learn to identify deficiencies in knowledge when working with indMduals. Professionals collaborate with other advocates to obtain necessary information and resources. Once obtained, it is important to express all information to the client in an understanding manner. What role is the clinical social worker portraying?
A. Supervisor
B. Educator
C. Administrator
D. Therapist
Group therapy is intended to help clients associate with other indMduals dealing with the same conflicts or problems. An indMdual can share feelings and thoughts while others provide feedback. One specific type of group therapy helps clients having difficulties coping with problems in their lives. The goal is to improve personal development and solve emotional dilemmas. What form of group therapy is being described?
A. Client-centered
B. Psychotherapy
C. Cognitive therapy
D. Behaviour therapy