LMSW EXAM- Bootcamp Questions and Answers Already Passed.
3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) - correct answer 1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last
... [Show More] Sentence (guide to answer question)
Key words - correct answer 1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol,
recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
5. Diagnosis
6. Symptoms/Duration
7. Who are you?
8. Where are you in session?
9. Quotations
10. Direct requests/concerns
11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best)
Distractors - correct answer FARM GRITS ROAD - Answers that look appealing at first
glance but are often wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now
DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD - correct answer 1. FOCUS on unresolved
issues/past
2. ADVICE - giving/judging
3. RECOMMEND "to a support group"
4. MAKE an appt.
5. GIVE pamphlets/literature
6. RECOMMEND a session
7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado)
8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not
pay)
9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter)
10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE)
11. OFFER contract as a reminder
12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session
13. DO nothing/say nothing
How do you answer first/next questions? - correct answer 90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST.
How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? -
correct answer ASSESS BEFORE ACTION.
RUSAFE - correct answer 1. RULE out medical
2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat
3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911, mobile
crisis, ER)
4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine, Identify,Clarify,
Explore)
5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID ASSIST,
INFORM client, DISCUSS concerns)
6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions)
COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients - correct answer 1. Client's best interests
are primary
2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT
unstable/intoxicated/psychotic
3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment,
risks/benefits/costs disclosed
4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial
judgment/discretion)
5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each
other (except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with
appropriate referrals
6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships
7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community)
8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW
9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law
10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for
request) Follow laws of state.
11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services
12. NO relations with clients past or present
Mandated reporting - correct answer SW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any
instances of abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual,
neglect, CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE
Duty to Warn - correct answer SW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that
his/her client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN)
HIV Decisions - correct answer NOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options:
1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner
2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex
3. Research/follow state laws as needed
Subpoena by the court - correct answer SW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential
information
COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues - correct answer 1. Refer to colleague who
may be better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT.
2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information
3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior
4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest). [Show Less]