NASW Code of Ethics 1) a) b) c) d) All the following statements about the code are true EXCEPT it identifies core

values on which social work's mission is based it specifies a hierarchy of values, principles, and standards it summarizes broad ethical principles that reflect the profession's core values it provides ethical standards to which the general public can hold the profession accountable

2) A social worker volunteers her skills 1 morning each month at a Woman's Shelter. This is an example of which Social Work core value? a) social justice b) dignity and worth of the person c) integrity d) service 3) a) b) c) d) Social workers' primary responsibility is to uphold the ethics code guidelines promote social change from the local to the global level promote the well-being of clients maintain competence in their area of practice

4) All of the following statements about privacy and confidentiality are true EXCEPT a) social workers should respect clients right to privacy b) social workers should not disclose confidential information to 3rd party payers unless clients have authorized disclosure c) social workers should guarantee group counseling participants that all participants will honor confidentiality agreements d) social workers should not discuss confidential information in any setting unless privacy can be ensured 5) Social Workers may engage in sexual contact with current clients if such contact is consensual. a) True b) False 6) How much time must pass before a social worker can provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship? a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) this is never appropriate 7) Bartering as payment for professional services may be acceptable under certain circumstances. a) True b) False

8) All the following principles are mentioned in the code EXCEPT a) social workers should keep themselves informed about colleague's areas of interest b) social workers may receive payment for a referral only if no professional service is provided by the referring social worker c) social workers should not exploit clients in disputes with colleagues d) social workers should avoid unwarranted negative criticism of colleagues in communications with other professionals 9) Social workers may not engage in organized action, including the formation of labor unions. a) True b) False 10) Social workers may accept responsibility or employment on the basis of the intention to acquire the necessary competence. a) True b) False 11) All the following statements are mentioned in the code EXCEPT a) social workers should make clear distinctions between actions engaged in as a private individual and as a representative of the profession. b) social workers should take steps to correct any misrepresentations of their credentials by others. c) social workers may solicit testimonial endorsements from current clients if a release is obtained. d) social workers should honestly acknowledge the contributions made by others. 12) All of the following are mentioned as ways social workers should protect, enhance, and improve the integrity of the profession EXCEPT a) appropriate study and research b) active discussion c) recruiting and retention of peers d) responsible criticism of the profession 13) Social workers may not include evaluation or research participants who are incapable of giving informed consent. a) True b) False 14) All the following statements regarding evaluation and research are mentioned in the code EXCEPT a) social workers engaged in evaluation or research must compensate participants. b) social workers should inform participants of their right to withdraw from evaluation and research at any time. c) social workers engaged in evaluation or research should protect participants from unwarranted deprivation.

d) social workers engaged in the evaluation of services should discuss collected information only for professional purposes. 15) All of the following are critical sections of the NASW Code or Ethics except a) The Social Worker's Ethical Responsibility to Society b) The Social Worker's Ethical Responsibility to Client c) The Social Worker's Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues d) The Social Workers Ethical Responsibility to Courts 16) The Code of Ethics provides absolute answers to ethical dilemmas. a) True b) False 17) Assessing ones values is ______________ in ethical decision making. a) A final step b) Of minimal importance c) The most important d) A first step 18) Which of the following statements is false a) One should mainly consider relevant laws in ethical decision making. b) The NASW Code of Ethics, laws, and regulations should be part of ethical decision making. c) Laws and the NASW Code of Ethics may conflict. d) One should consider the NASW Code of Ethics in ethical decision making. 19) Which of these situations constitutes an ethical dilemma? a) A client shares with you that he is HIV positive but does not want you to tell his wife b) A child very much wants to return to live with his birth mother, but you know there has been a history of drug abuse c) A managed care company calls and insists that you fax a clients record immediately. c) All of the above. 20) What is the main advantage of developing different scenarios in the process of resolving ethical dilemmas? a) It will provide answers to ethical dilemmas b) It makes ethical decision making more interesting. c) It helps the social worker anticipate different consequences. d) It speeds up ethical decision making. 21). The NASW Code of Ethics provides answers to all social work ethical dilemmas a) Yes b) No

22) There is one right answer for ethical dilemmas in social work. a) Yes b) No 23) The following issue has the most provisions in the current Code a) Self-determination b) Cultural competency c) Research d) Confidentiality 24) Which statement about impaired colleagues is correct? a) Impairment only refers to alcohol abuse.. b) Social workers should not talk to colleagues about a substance abuse problem. c) Social workers should first talk to a colleague about a substance abuse problem. d) NASW should never be contacted about a substance abuse problem.