NASW Code of Ethics principles, confidentiality limits, and dual relationship boundary concepts tested on the ASWB clinical licensing exam.
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- What is the first core value of the NASW Code of Ethics?
- Service - social workers' primary goal is to help people in need and address social problems.
- Which NASW core value emphasizes systemic change and equality?
- Social Justice
- What NASW principle guides how social workers view and treat each person they serve?
- Dignity and worth of the person
- Which NASW core value emphasizes the centrality of relationships in social work practice?
- Importance of human relationships
- What NASW core value means social workers should be honest, reliable, and behave ethically?
- Integrity
- Which NASW core value requires social workers to practice only within their areas of competence?
- Competence
- What is the general ethical rule regarding information shared in a social worker-client relationship?
- It must be kept confidential
- Must social workers inform clients about the limits of confidentiality before starting work together?
- Yes, as part of informed consent
- Name one situation where a social worker may break confidentiality without client consent.
- Imminent danger to self or others (duty to warn)
- What is the legal obligation regarding suspected child or elder abuse in most jurisdictions?
- Mandatory reporting to child protective services or adult protective services
- Can a social worker keep client information confidential if subpoenaed by a court?
- No, a court order legally compels disclosure of information
- What principle applies when a social worker must disclose information to a colleague for consultation?
- Obtain client consent or confirm the consultation is necessary to prevent serious harm
- What is a dual relationship?
- Simultaneously holding two or more roles (e.g., therapist and friend) with the same person
- Are dual relationships permissible in social work practice?
- Generally prohibited; only permissible when unavoidable and carefully managed
- What dual relationship concern arises when supervising someone you are also personally close to?
- The supervisor's authority combined with personal relationship creates a power imbalance and conflicts of interest