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 _____.​

Accepted Answer

Leaving client information displayed on a computer screen violates the client's right to confidentiality, as it exposes their private information to potentially unauthorized individuals.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Integrity is one of the core values of social work, alongside service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and competence. Self-determination and self-esteem are important concepts in social work, but they are not specific core values of the profession. Transference is a psychoanalytic term and is not directly related to the values of social work.

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.​

Accepted Answer

Paternalism is defined as the overriding of a person's wishes through coercion, deception or nondisclosure of information, for the welfare of others. It involves a decision made by someone in a position of authority or power, often without the explicit consent of the person affected.

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 _____.​

Accepted Answer

Upholding the client's right to self-determination means that the social worker is respecting Linda's right to make decisions about her own life, including where she receives treatment. By facilitating her treatment at home, the social worker is finding a way to respect Linda's wishes while also ensuring she receives the care she needs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

It is important for social workers to acknowledge their reactions towards a client's behaviors or beliefs that they find personally challenging. Exploring these reactions in supervision or therapy can help the social worker gain a better understanding of their biases and work towards minimizing the impact of these biases on their work with the client. Transferring the client or trying to convince them to change their behaviors or beliefs may not be effective or ethical, while condoning all behaviors can compromise a social worker's professional integrity. Therefore, acknowledging the reactions and exploring them with the help of supervision or therapy is the appropriate strategy to use in this situation.

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.​

Accepted Answer

Transference refers to the process where the client transfers feelings and attitudes they have towards significant people in their life onto the social worker. This can be positive or negative and can impact the therapeutic relationship between the two. It is important for the social worker to recognize and address transference as it can both hinder or facilitate the therapeutic process.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to Healy, moderate universalism in social work means that social workers are obligated to work for cultural change when equal rights are in jeopardy. This includes advocating for social justice and challenging oppressive social structures. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because it refers to resource allocation, which is a separate issue. Option C is incorrect because social workers should respect their clients' beliefs and actions, but they are not obligated to accept them. Option D is incorrect because it refers to a technical issue in record-keeping and has nothing to do with moderate universalism.

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.​

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality is the social worker's responsibility to maintain the privacy of the client, to collect information solely for the purpose of providing optimal services, and to reveal information only with the client's permission.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Discussing the attraction with a supervisor is the appropriate professional step to ensure ethical boundaries are maintained and to seek guidance on how to manage the situation appropriately.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The deontological perspective holds that ethics are fixed guidelines that should be applied universally, regardless of the situation or context.

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?​

Accepted Answer

Dignity and worth is the social work value that refers to social workers' respect for the inherent value of the persons with whom they work. Access to resources refers to promoting clients' access to resources that will enhance their quality of life, whereas interpersonal relationships refer to social workers' focus on building effective relationships with clients. Integrity refers to social workers' adherence to professional standards and ethical principles.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

It is inappropriate for a social worker to disclose case information when consulting with friends about case strategies as friends are not professionally bound to confidentiality. A social worker can disclose case information when seeking supervision, if a signed release form is part of agency records, or if a client presents a risk to themselves or someone else.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Discussing a case with his or her spouse breaches confidentiality and is an inappropriate behavior for a social worker.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries is crucial in the social work profession to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Dual relationships, where a social worker has multiple roles with a client or engages in personal relationships with clients, can lead to exploitation and harm. Therefore, it is important to avoid dual relationships when possible. Choice B is incorrect because sexual relationships with clients are always unethical and prohibited, even after the termination of the professional relationship. Choice C is incorrect because social workers are responsible for ensuring their clients' safety and should avoid any actions that may harm them. Choice D is also incorrect because business relationships with former clients may create conflict of interest and compromising situations.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Social workers' integrity includes presenting themselves and their credentials accurately, as they have a professional responsibility to be honest about their qualifications and abilities. Choices A, C, and D are not representative of social workers' integrity or ethical responsibilities.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Social workers are tasked with balancing their clients' self-determination with their own professional responsibility to ensure the client's welfare. There may be situations where it may be necessary to override a client's autonomy, such as when the client lacks sufficient capacity to make decisions on their own. In such cases, social workers may need to act in the client's best interest while still respecting their dignity and rights. However, it is crucial to thoroughly evaluate the situation and ensure that such decisions are made ethically and in consultation with all relevant parties as appropriate.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

It is true that clients should be informed when services are provided by a social work student, as this information is relevant to the client's decision-making process in giving informed consent. Option A is false, as clients have the right to revoke their consent at any time. Option B is false, as professionals should inform clients of any limitations to their services to ensure that the client is fully informed. Option D is false, as informed consent is a crucial and active part of the helping process, as it safeguards clients' autonomy and ensures that they are fully informed about the services they will receive.

Quiz 4: Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

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 _____.​

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

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

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

_____ 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.​

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 _____.

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

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

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

_____ 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.

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

_____ 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 social worker who experiences sexual attraction to a client should:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is true of informed consent?