Question 1

The range of social work employment opportunities can BEST be described as:&#10;A) limited&#10;B) diverse possibilities&#10;C) narrow&#10;D) highly specialized

Accepted Answer

Social work employment opportunities are diverse possibilities, as social workers can work in a variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, community organizations, government agencies, and private practices, and can specialize in various fields, such as mental health, child welfare, substance abuse, and elderly care. Additionally, social workers may also work with diverse populations, including individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Question 2

Which is the largest area of practice for BSW social workers?&#10;A) older adults&#10;B) children and families&#10;C) criminal justice&#10;D) health care

Accepted Answer

Children and families is the largest area of practice for BSW social workers, accounting for over 50% of all BSW social work positions.

Question 3

Social workers who are employed in public child welfare agencies&#10;A) focus on family preservation programs&#10;B) investigate child abuse and neglect referrals&#10;C) are involved in prevention and adoption services&#10;D) focus on family preservation programs&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Social workers who are employed in public child welfare agencies have a variety of roles and responsibilities which include investigating child abuse and neglect referrals, providing prevention and adoption services, as well as focusing on family preservation programs. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 4

Child neglect occurs when:&#10;A) a parent subjects a child to unreasonable punishment&#10;B) a caregiver commits an act that leads to hospitalizing a child&#10;C) a caregiver's lack of focus leads to the injury of a child&#10;D) a caregiver fails to ensure that the child's needs are met

Accepted Answer

Child neglect occurs when a caregiver fails to ensure that the child's needs are met. Neglect can take many forms, such as physical neglect or emotional neglect, and can have serious long-term effects on a child's development and well-being.

Question 5

The field of practice with older adults is known as:&#10;A) forensic social work&#10;B) medical social work&#10;C) crisis intervention&#10;D) gerontological social work

Accepted Answer

Gerontological social work is the field of practice that focuses on working with older adults, addressing their unique physical, emotional, and social needs. Forensic social work focuses on legal processes and interventions, medical social work specializes in healthcare settings, and crisis intervention involves addressing immediate crises and emergencies.

Question 6

Due to changing demographics in our country, social workers need increased awareness and skills for working with issues related to:&#10;A) technology&#10;B) crime&#10;C) aging&#10;D) child mortality

Accepted Answer

With changing demographics in the United States, there is a growing population of older adults due to the aging Baby Boomer generation. Social workers need increased awareness and skills for a range of issues related to older adults, including healthcare, housing, and quality of life.

Question 7

The term for an organization that provides some social services but whose primary mission is not the provisions of social services is:&#10;A) a host setting&#10;B) a social services agency&#10;C) a home health agency&#10;D) a satellite campus

Accepted Answer

A host setting is an organization that may offer some social services but its primary mission is focused on another area such as education, religious services or recreational activities. It is not primarily focused on providing social services as its core function.

Question 8

In the area of international adoptions, social workers assist families by:&#10;A) writing applications&#10;B) conducting home studies&#10;C) acting as liaisons to international adoption organization&#10;D) providing support services&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Social workers in international adoptions assist families by writing applications, conducting home studies, acting as liaisons to international adoption organizations, and providing support services. All of these services are important for families seeking to adopt internationally, and social workers play a crucial role in facilitating these adoptions.

Question 9

Knowledge of substance abuse prevention and intervention is critical for social workers in virtually every field of social work practice.

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse is a widespread issue and can impact individuals and families in various ways, making it important for social workers to have knowledge and skills related to substance abuse prevention and intervention. This knowledge is relevant to social workers working in fields such as mental health, child welfare, corrections, healthcare, and others.

Question 10

Forensic social work is the practice of social work in:&#10;A) criminal justice&#10;B) the investigation of child injuries that result in death&#10;C) a hospice&#10;D) a setting with a physician who is a coroner

Accepted Answer

Forensic social work involves working in the criminal justice system, including providing services to individuals who are incarcerated, partnering with attorneys to advocate for clients, and addressing the underlying social issues that may have contributed to criminal behavior. Forensic social workers may also work in areas such as child welfare or domestic violence cases that involve the legal system. B may also be a possible answer as forensic social workers can work in the investigation of child injuries that result in death, but it is a more narrow focus than working in criminal justice. C and D do not typically involve forensic social work.

Question 11

Health care social work involves:&#10;A) direct practice with individuals and families&#10;B) knowledge of policies&#10;C) advocacy for patients' needs&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Health care social work involves:&#10;A) direct practice...

Question 12

Besides being trained in generalist practice, rural social workers must have skills, values, and knowledge related to:&#10;A) farm life&#10;B) understanding unique aspects of the community&#10;C) extended family child care processes&#10;D) unique geological forces of land mass

Accepted Answer

The answer of Besides being trained in generalist practice, rural...

Question 13

Identify two criminal justice settings in which social workers may find employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify two criminal justice settings in which...

Question 14

What work might a gerontological social worker do at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What work might a gerontological social worker...

Deck 7: Fields of Social Work Practice