A man received a spinal cord injury three years ago in a driving
accident while he was intoxicated. He says he did not have a drinking
problem then, but he drinks more often and more heavily now. He also
thinks he is clinically depressed.
He lives alone, is on disability, and
has difficulty going out. What do you recommend?
A. Sequential treatment utilizing family support, mutual-help
support, and mental health resources
B. Integrated treatment utilizing community transportation
resources, mental health resources, education for independent
living, and mutual-help support
C. Long-term treatment in a community alcohol treatment center
D. Treatment at a rehabilitation hospital
B
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What is an underlying assumption of the strategy of rehabilitation in helping the
poor? A. A poor person's problems are that person's own fault. B. Some people cannot improve their lives without outside help. C. Person problems ultimately arise from a lack of money. D. Societal problems are everyone's fault.
What is the benefit of the narrative type of recording format?
a. It can be wordy and lengthy b. Allows for greater attention to the client's individuality c. Keeps the focus on the social worker processes
What did Emelia know about Mrs. Snyderís immediate situation? What about the Snydersí extended family?
Emelia coordinated a Meals on Wheels Program for the elderly, and supervised 10 volunteers who delivered the meals. One day, when Emelia filled in for a volunteer and delivered a meal to the Snyders, she found Mr. Snyder very agitated and worried because Mrs. Snyder was missing. Apparently she had wandered off before. Because it was cold outside and they lived two blocks from a busy street, Emelia was alarmed and struggled with how to respond to this unexpected situation. As she tried to prioritize her responsibilities, she began to wonder if her volunteers were communicating with her and if they were well-trained for their responsibilities.
As compared to other measurement tools, a Service Plan Outcome Checklist (SPOC) has the unique characteristic of
a. securing input from friends and family members b. infusing judgments from other professionals into the conclusions c. representing the perspectives of the clients d. equally weighting the judgments of the clients and social worker