MSW MSW Master of Social Work Professional Values and Ethics Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A social worker discovers that a colleague is practicing while impaired due to substance use. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the social worker's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through appropriate channels to protect clients

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Ignore the situation to avoid conflict

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Confront the colleague publicly at a staff meeting

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Discuss the matter with other colleagues informally

Question 2

Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a social worker helps a client understand all available treatment options and supports the client's right to choose?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination

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Beneficence

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Nonmaleficence

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Justice

Question 3

A social worker in private practice receives a subpoena for a client's records. What should the social worker do first?

Accepted Answer

Consult with an attorney and notify the client before releasing any information

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Immediately release all records to comply with the subpoena

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Destroy sensitive portions of the record

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Refuse to acknowledge the client relationship

Question 4

In which situation would a social worker be ethically justified in breaching client confidentiality without the client's consent?

Accepted Answer

When the client reveals plans to seriously harm an identifiable third party

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When a family member requests information about the client's diagnosis

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When an insurance company requests detailed session notes

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When a colleague asks about the client's progress out of curiosity

Question 5

A social worker feels a strong personal attraction to a current client. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Seek consultation or supervision and consider transferring the client

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Continue treatment but avoid discussing personal feelings

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Pursue the relationship after terminating services

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Ask the client if they share the same feelings

Question 6

Which core social work value is most directly reflected in advocating for policy changes that address systemic poverty?

Accepted Answer

Social justice

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Integrity

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Dignity and worth of the person

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Competence

A social worker discovers that a colleague is practicing while impaired due to substance use.According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the social worker's primary obligation?

A social worker discovers that a colleague is practicing while impaired due to substance use.
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is the social worker's primary obligation?