Ethics Hw

Question 1

Susan’s husband is employed in the IT sector and is looking for a new job. Susan’s client, Claudia, mentions during their therapy session that her husband is an IT recruiter. At the end of their session, Susa asked Claudia for her husband’s contact information. She says she would like her husband to reach out to Claudia’s husband to find a better IT job. What boundary issue does this represent?

Answer 1

Personal gain

Question 2

There are steps to resolving an ethical dilemma that have been outlined by the NASW Code of Ethics. What is the correct order of these steps?

Answer 2

Determine
-Identify
-Rank
-Develop
-Implement
-Reflect

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the focus of the social work profession is false?

Answer 3

-it is to define and explain existing problems in individuals and society at large

Question 4

Brad has filed his malpractice lawsuit against his therapist, janelle. The agency for which janelle works has liability insurance. What options are available to social workers like janelle, to protect them from malpractice lawsuits such as this one?

Answer 4

-It is good practice to have personal liability insurance even if the agency one works for also has liability insurance

Question 5

Client info is protected by confidentiality. However, in the instance where a client makes a threat against another individual during treatment, the social worker is required to warn the individual, thus breaking confidentiality. What court case established the duty to warn?

Answer 5

-Tarasoff vs. Regents of University of California

Question 6

When required by law to disclose confidential information about a client, the social worker should always discuss the disclosure with the client before the disclosure occurs. Is this true or false? why?

Answer 6

-False. The social worker should assess any threat to their personal safety, or the safety of others, and should only discuss the disclosure with the client if no one appears to be at risk of harm.

Question 7

Due to legal requirements, which of the following is the most important element when a social worker is dealing with record requests and disclosures of confidential information?

Answer 7

Informed consent

Question 8

Thomas is a SW that has been working with client karen for the past year. He has been implementing strength based assessments, life and vocational skills coaching, and connecting karen with various community social groups such as the adult local softball team. The strategies that tom is employing relate to which of the following core values of social work field?

Answer 8

Human relationships

Question 9

Amy is a SW for a home health company. She has been visiting her 75 year old client, sofia, for about 6 months. Lately, sofia’s daughter has seemed on edge when amy is visiting. As amy approached the house for her most recent visit, she could hear sofia’s daugher yelling at her, along with what she believed to be sounds of sofia being hit. amy then observed social holder her arm and saw red marks when sofia moved her hand. Amy attempted to speak to sofia about her home life, but sofia simply shook her head “no”. Amy also noticed that sofica has lost some weight over the last couple of months. Amy has concerns about sofia’s well-being. What should amy’s course of action be?

Answer 9

-amy should make a report to the adult protective services

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the six core values of the social work profession?

Answer 10

Independence

Question 11

Due to mandated reporting laws, social worker must report any suspected abuse or neglect.
Those who fail to report can be held to both civil and criminal lawsuits. Social workers cannot be held responsible for reports made in which of the following?

Answer 11

Good faith

Question 12

Jane is working with a client whose goals are based on his personal values. Jane finds her own values in direct conflict with the client’s values. Jane has tried to self-reflect and work through this issue, but she finds herself having a harder time putting her own values aside each session.
What should Jane’s next step be?

Answer 12

Personal exploration

Question 13

What is it called when a social work’s own mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, begin to interfere with their ability to serve their clients?

Answer 13

Personal responsibility

Question 14

A client’s right to live life per their own values and beliefs is supported by social workers in a way that it is not by other professions. What is this right called?

Answer 14

Self-determination

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding sexual relationships between social workers and colleagues or co-workers?

Answer 15

They are permissible except when one person is in position of authority over the other.

Question 16

At every level of professional development, it is important to continually participate in education opportunities. Why is this important to the values of social work?

Answer 16

Continuing education is necessary to maintain a level of competence in the social worker’s practice.