Question 1

The core value of the NASW Code of Ethics that means trustworthiness and sound adherence to moral ideals is:

Accepted Answer

Integrity refers to trustworthiness and a firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values, which aligns with the description given.

Question 2

The following is (are) true about consultation in terms of social workers' ethical responsibilities to colleagues:

Accepted Answer

A and B are correct because they align with social workers' ethical guidelines regarding consultation. Social workers should be knowledgeable about their colleagues' expertise to ensure effective consultation (A), and they must protect client confidentiality by only sharing necessary information during consultations (B). Option C is incorrect because consulting with colleagues is a recognized and encouraged practice for ensuring effective and ethical practice, not something to be avoided.

Question 3

Holding in high esteem and appreciating individual value is the core value of the NASW Code of Ethics entitled:

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics specifies "Dignity and worth of the person" as the core value that emphasizes holding in high esteem and appreciating individual value.

Question 4

According to the NASW Code of Ethics , social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals include the following topic areas:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the NASW Code of Ethics...

Question 5

The Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics includes which of the following values?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics emphasizes the pursuit of social justice and service to humanity as core values, but solving ethical dilemmas, while important, is not listed as a value itself.

Question 6

______ is defined by the NASW Code of Ethics as the understanding of the concept of culture, appreciating the strengths inherent in all diverse cultures, acquiring a continuously growing knowledge base about clients' cultures that can be applied to practice, being sensitive to and appreciative of cultural differences, and seeking to understand the nature of oppression and social diversity as they apply to various groups.

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence is defined by the NASW Code of Ethics as involving an understanding of culture, appreciating diverse cultural strengths, continuously acquiring knowledge about clients' cultures, being sensitive to cultural differences, and understanding oppression and social diversity as they apply to various groups.

Question 7

The NASW Code of Ethics includes the following topic area(s) regarding ethical responsibilities to colleagues:

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses all these areas: impairment, incompetence, and unethical conduct of colleagues, emphasizing the responsibility to address these issues to maintain professional integrity and protect clients.

Question 8

According to the NASW Code of Ethics , the following is (are) true about social workers' ethical responsibilities to colleagues:

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and the importance of referring clients to other professionals when necessary, which encompasses all the options provided.

Question 9

Having the necessary skills and abilities to perform work with clients effectively is the core value of the NASW Code of Ethics entitled:

Accepted Answer

The core value entitled "Competence" in the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of social workers having the necessary skills and abilities to work effectively with clients.

Question 10

Confidentiality involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality encompasses not soliciting unnecessary information, informing clients about the limitations of confidentiality, and making substantial efforts to safeguard confidential information.

Question 11

The NASW Code of Ethics ethical standards include all of the following major categories except :

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics outlines social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients, colleagues, and the broader society, but it does not specifically include a category for ethical responsibilities to law enforcement.

Question 12

The first principle in Loewenberg, Harringotn, and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

Accepted Answer

The first principle in Loewenberg, Harrington, and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is that people have the right to exist with their basic needs met. This principle emphasizes the importance of ensuring individuals have access to essential resources and conditions necessary for survival and well-being.

Question 13

The NASW ethical responsibility to clients that recognizes each individual's right to make his or her own decisions is:

Accepted Answer

Self-determination is the ethical principle that recognizes and respects the right of clients to make their own decisions and choices, based on their own values and beliefs.

Question 14

The NASW Code of Ethics section on social workers' ethical responsibilities to the social work profession includes the following section(s):

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics includes sections on "Integrity of the Profession" and "Evaluation and Research" under the ethical responsibilities to the social work profession, but does not specifically include a section titled "Administration" under this category.

Question 15

The first step in conceptualizing an ethical dilemma is:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the problem is the first step in conceptualizing an ethical dilemma, as it involves identifying that there is an ethical issue to be addressed.

Question 16

Social workers' ethical responsibilities in practice settings include the fact that social workers should record information as accurately and adequately as possible in a timely manner. This is stated under the content heading of:

Accepted Answer

Social workers are ethically required to document information in client records accurately and in a timely manner to ensure that the records reflect the services provided and can be used effectively for client care and continuity of services. This responsibility falls under the category of managing client records.

Question 17

The NASW Code of Ethics includes all of the following concepts regarding ethical responsibilities to clients except :

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics includes derogatory language, payment for services, and physical contact as part of ethical responsibilities to clients, but social welfare is not specifically listed under responsibilities to clients.

Question 18

The following is (are) true according to the NASW Code of Ethics :

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics stipulates that social workers must avoid physical contact that could cause psychological harm (A) and protect the interests of clients unable to make informed decisions (B). It prohibits sexual relationships with clients, without specifying that such relationships are permissible immediately after termination of the client-worker relationship, making (C) incorrect.

Question 19

The idea that in a perfect world all citizens would have the same basic rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits is the core value of the NASW Code of Ethics entitled:

Accepted Answer

Social justice is the core value that emphasizes the idea of equal rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits for all citizens in a perfect world, according to the NASW Code of Ethics.

Question 20

The term _____ involves the premise that all people, regardless of race, culture, or national origin, are entitled to basic rights and treatment.

Accepted Answer

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life. This term encompasses the idea that all individuals are entitled to certain rights and treatment without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, or national origin.

Quiz 11: Values Ethics and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas