Deck 16: Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

Question 1

_____ describe(s) and assess(es) the client situation and the service transaction at regular intervals.

A)Process recording
B)Progress notes
C)Narrative recording
D)Problem-oriented recording

Answer 1

B

Question 2

_____ is a recording format that records everything that takes place in an interview, including what was said and the worker's impressions and comments.

A)Process recording
B)Progress notes
C)Narrative recording
D)Problem-oriented recording

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Treatment conferences are also referred to as:

A)Staffings
B)Multidisciplinary team conferences
C)Interdisciplinary team meetings
D)All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

_____ summarize(s) the main issues addressed, plans developed, and results achieved with a client during the intervention process.

A)Process recording
B)Progress notes
C)Narrative recording
D)Problem-oriented recording

Question 5

A _____ is a diagram reflecting how people relate to each other in a group at a particular time.

A)Sociogram
B)Genogram
C)Anagram
D)Powergram

Question 6

Process-recording:

A)Is very brief and concise
B)Only includes direct quotes-no thoughts or comments
C)Is used primarily for students in internships
D)All of the above

Question 7

The "S" in SOAP refers to:

A)Subjective
B)Summary
C)Strategy
D)Successful

Question 8

The "P" in SOAP stands for:

A)Problem
B)Plan
C)Purpose
D)Priority

Question 9

An e-mail should generally include all of the following things except :

A)What action is needed
B)A listing of the numerous topics discussed
C)A summarization of the communication
D)A concluding reflection

Question 10

_____ copy refers to sending copies of a letter to people other than the identified recipient without indicating on the letter that you are doing so.

A)Unstated
B)Secret
C)Blind
D)Nonbinding

Question 11

Treatment conferences have the following purpose(s):

A)They help to assess and clearly describe the client's problem
B)They enhance the involved professionals' grasp of the client's behavior and situation
C)They provide an arena in which intervention plans may be formulated and ongoing goals reevaluated
D)All of the above

Question 12

_____ are reports written with proper grammar and sentence structure that summarize the main issues addressed, plans developed, and results achieved with a client during the intervention process.

A)Process recordings
B)Progress notes
C)Narrative recordings
D)Problem-oriented recordings

Question 13

The manual suggested in the text as a basic reference guide for good writing is entitled:

A)Chicago Publication Manual of Style
B)Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
C)Social Work Association Writing Skills

Question 14

All of the following are among the reasons cited in the text as to why recording is important in social work except :

A)Recording allows you to keep information away from your clients
B)Recording provides a means to maintain case continuity
C)Recording provides a means of educating students and other professionals
D)Recording provides data for research-informed practice

Question 15

To develop your computer abilities, it was recommended that you develop some degree of proficiency in which of the following areas?

A)Developing and using web pages
B)Learning to use graphics and presentation software
C)Virus protection
D)All of the above

Question 16

Good writing suggestions include all of the following except :

A)Use abbreviations as much as possible, as it will take less time to write and less time to read
B)Write exactly what you mean
C)Distinguish verified facts and your impression of the facts
D)Be concise

Question 17

Which of the following is (are) true?

A)A face sheet is an informational sheet that explains the agency and is given to the client during the intake process
B)Social work records are generally identical in format and content from one agency to another
C)Intake involves the procedures used by social agencies to make the initial contacts with clients productive and helpful
D)All of the above

Question 18

Traditional problem-oriented records:

A)Identify and focus upon strengths
B)Explicitly identify needs
C)Generally ignore macro practice
D)All of the above

Question 19

_____ involve(s) using a specified format to list problems and another related format to note progress made toward their solutions.

A)Process recording
B)Progress notes
C)Narrative recording
D)Problem-oriented recording

Question 20

The _____ component of a problem-oriented recording will typically contain demographic characteristics, social histories, intake information, treatment plans, and progress notes.

A)List of problems
B)Database
C)Conceptualization
D)Preliminary

Question 21

One type of information typically incorporated in agency records involves comments or questions to discuss with a supervisor or another worker.

Question 22

Recording formats may be used for many purposes.

Question 23

You must always get the client's explicit permission to digitally record a session.

Question 24

Frequently, workers will record a brief entry for each contact with the client and others involved chronologically throughout the intervention process.

Question 25

Traditional problem-oriented recordings have a place to identify and focus upon strengths.

Question 26

Recording information about large numbers of clients can contribute to a database that is very useful for research-informed practice.

Question 27

Treatment conferences can include relatives of the client.

Question 28

_____ is the ethical principle that workers should not share information provided by a client or about a client unless the client has given explicit permission to do so.

A)Anonymity
B)Abridgment
C)Confidentiality
D)Access

Question 29

A treatment conference summary should only include your specific plans and goals.

Question 30

Generally, standardized forms minimize the need to do narrative recordings.

Question 31

_____ is the privacy principle that refers to using recorded information about clients but omitting identifying data.

A)Anonymity
B)Abridgment
C)Confidentiality
D)Access

Question 32

All intake forms are very brief and straightforward, not lengthy and detailed.

Question 33

An intake form is a page of information, usually placed at the front of a client's file, that provides brief basic identifying information about the client.

Question 34

Objective information in progress notes includes your professional observations.

Question 35

A face sheet is a detailed description and assessment of a client's past history and current conditions.

Question 36

The P in POR stands for Progress.

Question 37

An advantage of problem-oriented recording is that it allows others involved with a particular case to understand how the worker approached the client's problems.

Question 38

_____ privacy principle refers to restricting the type of information that is put into the record and the period of time over which the record can be retained.

A)Security
B)Anonymity
C)Accountability
D)Abbreviation

Question 39

_____ is the privacy principle that refers to restricting the type of information that is put into the record and the period of time over which the record can be retained.

A)Anonymity
B)Abridgment
C)Confidentiality
D)Access

Question 40

_____ is the privacy principle that refers to the client's right to see what and how information is being recorded.

A)Anonymity
B)Abridgment
C)Confidentiality
D)Access

Question 41

What specific information should be included in minutes of a meeting?

Question 42

When sending e-mail messages, typing in capital letters is common courtesy

Question 43

When developing an agenda for a meeting, it is always best to keep the names of the persons submitting the items anonymously.

Question 44

When writing letters, never use model letters because all of your letters will look too much the same.

Question 45

How do social histories of children differ from those of adults?

Question 46

List four suggestions for using netiquette when sending e-mail messages.

Question 47

Memos are most effective if you can address several topics in each memo.

Question 48

When writing reports, you should avoid using words such as always, average, or perfect.

Question 49

Memos can be used to document for the record your own performance.

Question 50

You should always keep a copy of a professional letter you send out.

Question 51

One suggestion for enhancing confidentiality of records is to keep files and sources of information physically safeguarded from unwarranted access.

Question 52

Each item on an agenda for a meeting should be a minimum of two paragraphs.

Question 53

Explain seven of the ten specific reasons why writing is important in social work.

Question 54

Explain the usefulness of recording your sessions with your clients.

Question 55

A well-written narrative recording does not need to have its purpose clearly identified.