You are a social worker in a hospital. You have been called down to the emergency room because a 10-year-old boy has been brought in by ambulance from his school. The boy has asthma and began to have significant difficulty breathing while at school. When staff call the boy’s primary care pediatrician, they learn the boy has not attended the last four appointments that have been scheduled for him. This could be an example of ___________________, and you should complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to help determine the reason he has missed his medical appointments.
a. Medical neglect
b. Risk of harm
c. Medical child abuse
d. Physical abuse
Ans: a
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Poststructuralism offers a method of understanding how meanings and subject matters are constructed in
a) the therapeutic alliance. b) the client’s defense mechanisms. c) language. d) intrapsychic conflict.
Because it is common for anyone to experience some reluctance, resistance, and discomfort at being interviewed, effective interviewers:
A) Know how to ignore these dynamics and continue to move forward smoothly through the phases. B) Are careful not to argue with clients and make every effort to turn resistance to advantage. C) Never experience negative feelings in response to client resistance. D) Tell clients this so the process is normalized, then proceed with the interview.
Interviewer focus on the individual or family context depends on the client's background
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Social workers should primarily be producers rather than consumers of research
a. true b. false