Deck 4: Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Question 1

After a long and busy day, a social worker takes a much needed 10-minute break, leaving client information displayed on the computer screen. This situation in which the social worker leaves client information on the screen is a violation of the client's _____.​

A)​self-determination
B)​confidentiality
C)​legal responsibility
D)​informed consent

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the cardinal values of the social work profession?​

A)​Transference
B)​Integrity
C)​Self-determination
D)​Self-esteem

Answer 2

B

Question 3

_____ is defined as the overriding of a person's wishes through coercion, deception or nondisclosure of information, or for the welfare of others.​

A)​Paternalism
B)​Autonomy
C)​Countertransference
D)​Relativism

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Linda is an 80-year-old woman living with her daughter. She recently broke her hip. Her doctor wants to refer her to a rehabilitation facility but Linda refuses to go. She is referred to a social worker who is trying to make arrangements for her to be treated at home. By facilitating her treatment at home, the social worker is upholding the client's right to _____.​

A)​self-determination
B)​competence
C)​risk management
D)​paternalism

Question 5

Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to use when a social worker cannot accept the client's behaviors or beliefs?​

A)​Acknowledging the client's reactions and exploring them through supervision or therapy
B)​Transferring the client to another social worker and informing the client that the reason for it is personal rejection
C)​Convincing the client to change his or her behaviors or beliefs before helping him or her
D)​Condoning all the behaviors of the client and masking feelings while working with the client

Question 6

_____ refers to the dynamic when a client consciously or unconsciously associates the social worker with past experiences in such a way that perceptions and interactions with the social worker are affected.​

A)​Competence
B)​Paternalistic beneficence
C)​Transference
D)​Nonpossessive warmth

Question 7

According to Healy, "moderate universalism" in social work means that:​

A)​social work is obligated to work for cultural change when equal rights are in jeopardy.
B)​social work agencies are compelled to ration scarce services among an array of deserving groups.
C)​social workers should accept all the actions or beliefs of their clients even if they do not agree with those actions or beliefs.
D)​social workers must balance excessive details in client records with demands from insurance companies to demonstrate medical necessity.

Question 8

_____ refers to a social worker's responsibility to respect clients' privacy, to gather information only for the purpose of providing effective services, and to disclose information only with clients' consent.​

A)​Confidentiality
B)​Supervision
C)​Paternalism
D)​Transference

Question 9

A social worker who experiences sexual attraction to a client should:​

A)​act on the attraction.
B)​reconsider his or her suitability for the profession.
C)​discuss it with his or her supervisor.
D)​discuss it with the client in private.

Question 10

According to the _____, ethics are fixed guidelines that should be applied universally.​

A)​relativist perspective
B)​deontological perspective
C)​deterministic perspective
D)​paternalistic perspective

Question 11

Which of the following social work values refers to social workers' respect for the inherent value of the persons with whom they work?​

A)​Access to resources
B)​Dignity and worth
C)​Interpersonal relationships
D)​Integrity

Question 12

In the context of the cardinal values of social work, acceptance of a client is conveyed most strongly by:​

A)​attending to the client's comfort.
B)​emphasizing the client's prior coping ability.
C)​acknowledging the client's strength in seeking help.
D)​striving to understand the client's difficulties and strengths.

Question 13

Under which of the following scenarios is it inappropriate for a social worker to disclose case information?​

A)​When seeking supervision
B)​When a signed release form is part of agency records
C)​When consulting with friends about case strategies
D)​When a client presents a risk to himself or herself or someone else

Question 14

Which of the following is an inappropriate behavior for a social worker?​

A)​Transferring a case to another practitioner when he or she does not agree with the client's beliefs
B)​Describing a case for supervision
C)​Discussing a case with his or her spouse
D)​Refusing to discuss a case with a worker from another agency without a signed release from the client

Question 15

Which of the following is a strategy that a social worker can use to affirm his or her client's individuality?​

A)​Learning about the client's culture
B)​Inviting the client to join him or her for a social activity
C)​Helping the client understand his or her perspective
D)​Understanding how the client experiences life

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of preserving professional boundaries?​

A)​Dual relationships are to be avoided when there is a risk of exploitation.
B)​A sexual relationship with a client is permissible after the termination of the professional relationship.
C)​The social worker is not responsible for any harm that may come to a client as the result of dual relationships.
D)​Business relationships between social workers and former clients are encouraged.

Question 17

In social work, "competence" of a social worker includes:​

A)​developing his or her expertise.
B)​continuously understanding clients' cultures and strengths.
C)​looking over other social workers' shoulders to catch and correct mistakes.
D)​accepting all cases referred once the social worker is licensed to provide service.

Question 18

In social work, social workers' "integrity" includes:​

A)​treating only their colleagues respectfully.
B)​presenting themselves and their credentials accurately.
C)​using various forms of misrepresentation to help clients.
D)involving clients as allies in agency disputes.​

Question 19

It is acceptable for a social worker to override a client's autonomy when:​

A)​the client is capable of making decisions with others' help.
B)​the client is judged not to have sufficient decision-making capacity.
C)​the client is from a minority culture.
D)the relatives of the client request the social worker.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of informed consent?​

A)Once clients give consent, they surrender the right to revoke it later.​
B)​Professionals should not inform clients of limits to services they can provide.
C)​Clients should be informed when services are provided by a social work student.
D)​Informed consent should not be an active part of the helping process.

Question 21

Describe a situation where a social worker's personal and professional values might be in conflict, and elaborate on the strategies to effectively resolve the dilemma.

Question 22

Which of the following is a guideline that assists social workers in prioritizing choices in the face of ethical dilemmas?​

A)​A person's rights to well-being do not override laws, policies, and arrangements of organizations.
B)​An individual's basic right to well-being takes precedence over another person's right to privacy, freedom, or self-determination.
C)​An individual's right to confidentiality takes priority over the right to life, health, and well-being.
D)​A person's right to basic well-being takes precedence over his or her right to self-determination.

Question 23

When a social worker has reasons to believe a child has been abused, the social worker should:​

A)disclose the information to the child's teachers and friends.​
B)​report the suspicions to child protective services.
C)​give the child's family a chance to improve their parenting practices.
D)​explore the circumstances in the child's home to determine if they are generally positive.

Question 24

In the Tarasoff case, the court ruled that:​

A)​social workers must immediately inform the police if they suspect child or elder abuse.
B)​mental health professionals have an obligation to protect their clients' intended victims.
C)​social workers can disclose a client's identity while consulting with colleagues.
D)​the right to privacy is fundamental and cannot be breached in any situation.

Question 25

Which of the following strategies should social workers use for maintaining confidentiality in client recordings?​

A)​Unconfirmed reports by the client about a third party must be recorded.
B)​Process recordings must be included in case files.
C)​Soundproof dictation facilities should be used.
D)​Clients should not be informed of the agency's authority to gather information.

Question 26

In the context of limits on confidentiality, the Tarasoff case involved a lawsuit in which:​

A)​a university was sued for refusing to cooperate with the police in a case of murder.
B)​a clinician was sued for failure to warn a victim of potential danger.
C)​the parents of a plaintiff sued for a breach of confidentiality.
D)​a student sued a counseling office for disclosing his threats about harming his girlfriend.

Question 27

A client divulges to a social worker that he plans to wire his former boss's car so that it explodes when the starter is activated. Given possession of this information, the social worker is obligated to:​

A)​advise the client's kin to initiate legal proceedings.
B)​notify the former boss of the threat.
C)​talk the client out of it.
D)​tell the client that future threats will necessitate calling the police.

Question 28

Imagine that you are a social worker. During a visit with your family, your relatives ask you about the kinds of clients you are seeing in field placement so that they can understand this new career you are pursuing. What will you say, keeping in mind the ethical responsibility of maintaining confidentiality of your clients?

Question 29

Briefly explain the cardinal values of social work as defined in the Code of Ethics developed by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Question 30

When maintaining client records, social workers should:​

A)​include as much detail as possible about the client's life using professional jargon.
B)​update entries only after the case is closed.
C)​keep case records in locked files.
D)​include verbatim or process recordings in case files.

Question 31

Lisa, who is 4 months pregnant, has contacted a social worker several times at the community health clinic to plan for the future of her child. During her last visit, she confided that she is addicted to heroin. The social worker has expressed his or her concern that the drug may harm her unborn child, but she does not seem worried and does not want to give up use of the drug. The social worker also knows that she obtains money for heroin through prostitution and is living on the street. Explain how Lisa's unborn child's rights supersede Lisa's right to confidentiality.

Question 32

In the context of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which of the following is an important provision for social workers in case of minors?​

A)Parents can have access to personal health information and can make health care decision on behalf of their children.​
B)​Information given by minors is not protected from inquiries by parents and guardians in any setting.
C)​Emancipated minors do not have the same rights and responsibilities as adults when consenting to treatment.
D)​A health care provider has to disclose information to the parent of a minor if the provider believes the minor has been abused.