Deck 1: The Context of Mental Health Social Work Practice in Canada

Question 1

The Canadian Association of Social Workers states that mental health encompasses ________.

A) an external locus of control
B) stable housing
C) general well-being
D) ability to maintain adequate employment

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that determinants of mental health include not only individual attributes but also ________.

A) geographic influences
B) cultural influences
C) religious influences
D) educational influences

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Social workers' skills are well suited to mental health practice, due in part to which of the following?

A) Their focus on social dimensions of well-being
B) Their deficit-based approach
C) Their knowledge of psychotropic medications
D) Their adherence to long-standing policies

Answer 3

A

Question 4

According to Brien (2015), what percentage of national health care funding was spent on non-dementia related mental health care in 2015?

A) 2.8%
B) 1.3%
C) 8.2%
D) 7.2%

Question 5

In 2015, the document Informing the Future: Mental Health Indicators for Canada identified serious challenges with respect to the nation's mental health, including ________.

A) lack of access to stable housing
B) lack of access to medications
C) suicide rates and self-harm, especially among youth and young adults
D) lack of mental health services for seniors

Question 6

The Canadian government recognizes social determinants of health that provide a foundation for advocating for basic human rights such as ________.

A) adequate housing
B) subsidies for medication
C) employment insurance
D) food banks in every community

Question 7

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (2019) identified three main areas of mental health social work practice. Which of the following was NOT identified?

A) Prevention
B) Rehabilitation
C) Treatment
D) Diagnosis

Question 8

The literature notes that interprofessional teams can experience challenges to collaboration, including ________.

A) pay inequities
B) divergent diagnostic tools
C) lack of respect
D) confidentiality breaches

Question 9

According to the CASW Code of Ethics (2005), there are six core areas of social work values. Which of the following is NOT among these?

A) Integrity in professional practice
B) Pursuit of social justice
C) Confidentiality
D) Dedication to self-care

Question 10

The Culturally-Responsive Model of Recovery focuses on three recovery elements. Which of the following is NOT one of these elements?

A) Individuals live in a web of relations.
B) Social determinants of health are central to recovery.
C) Recovery centres around the mental health care system.
D) Culture is a central factor in recovery.

Question 11

Psychiatric medications include ________.

A) NSAIDS
B) mood stabilizers
C) anticholinergics
D) diuretics

Question 12

The social worker's role in supporting clients with their medications includes ________.

A) reporting directly to the physician if the client does not take their medications
B) informing the client that the benefits of taking medications always outweigh the risks
C) advocating for the client by consulting with other interprofessional team members
D) directing the client to stop taking medications if they experience side effects

Question 13

In 1993, the US Supreme Court cited four factors to assess whether a particular test used to support expert evidence has a reliable foundation. Which of the following is NOT included in these factors?

A) Has the theory or technique been tested?
B) Has the theory or technique been peer reviewed?
C) Has the rate of error been established?
D) Has the theory or technique been used in other countries?

Question 14

According to Proctor and Rosen (2004), evidence-based practice (EBP) has three main points, including which of the following?

A) EBP is based on anecdotal information.
B) EBP is monitored infrequently.
C) EBP is critically assessed for appropriateness of practice.
D) EBP should be the main practice model for Canadian social workers.

Question 15

Bellamy et al. (2011) asserted that EBP includes ________.

A) updated training manuals
B) a commitment to lifelong professional learning
C) adherence to a medical practice model
D) a top-down approach to client care

Question 16

Decision-making using EBP involves a series of steps. Which of the following is NOT included in these steps?

A) Evaluation of the presenting issue
B) Critical evaluation of available evidence
C) Imposition of professional assessment on the client
D) Evaluation of intervention outcomes

Question 17

Regehr et al. (2007) suggest a model for choosing the most appropriate intervention, including which of the following factors?

A) Client adherence to intervention protocol
B) Frequent physician follow-ups
C) Access to third-party insurance for medication coverage
D) Consideration of agency constraints

Question 18

Farkas et al. (2005) posit that the recovery model should integrate with EBP. Which of the following is NOT one of their recommended components?

A) Person orientation
B) Self-determination
C) Medication compliance
D) Growth potential

Question 19

Social workers play key roles in supporting individuals with mental health issues, including ________.

A) working independently from interprofessional teams
B) focusing solely on the client's needs, without family or community inclusion
C) participating in mental health policy change
D) minimizing the importance of addressing client concerns

Question 20

According to the text, social work assessments address ________.

A) the disparity in access to client services
B) whether or not the client can afford treatment
C) the psychodynamic factors informing client mental health
D) the client's ability to adhere to a treatment regimen

Question 21

According to the text, knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is ________.

A) invaluable for social work practice
B) not necessary for social workers
C) important, especially when communicating across disciplines
D) only helpful when practicing clinical social work

Question 22

According to the text, mental health social work has the potential for exposure to which of the following?

A) Civil unrest
B) Criminal activity
C) Threats to personal safety
D) Contagious diseases

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT included in the list of negative reactions to mental health social work practice?

A) Posttraumatic stress
B) Vicarious trauma
C) Hypertension
D) Acute stress

Question 24

Health care agencies can take measures to mitigate the impact of stress, including ________.

A) designing safer working environments
B) hiring security personnel
C) providing "danger pay"
D) reducing the number of sick days for staff

Question 25

The British Association of Social Workers (2017) states that prior to entering practicum, students must demonstrate which of the following?

A) An understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries
B) The ability to relocate for work after graduation
C) Leadership skills
D) High grades

Question 26

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) defines mental health as a state of well-being in which individuals realize their own potential, cope with normal stresses, and contribute to their community.

Question 27

Statistics Canada reported in 2017 that suicide was the leading cause of death among youth and young adults between the ages of 15-34 in Canada.

Question 28

Clinical social workers are limited to providing diagnoses and treatment for mental health disorders.

Question 29

In 2014, the Mental Health Commission of Canada produced a mental health recovery declaration based on the three core principles of hope, faith, and dignity.

Question 30

A recent meta-analysis showed that people with schizophrenia associated a personal sense of recovery most strongly with a reduction of psychotic symptoms.

Question 31

One of the critiques of the recovery model of mental health is that it puts the burden of recovery on the individual.

Question 32

In a random sample survey of US social workers, 96% felt that discussing a client's feelings about taking psychiatric medications was within their scope of practice.

Question 33

According to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Gender and Health, diagnostics and clinical programs are always evaluated for differential effects related to gender and sex.

Question 34

Social workers have never been in support of the Indigenous residential school system.

Question 35

Sowers (2005) stated that the recovery model and evidence-based practice are not in opposition to one another.

Question 36

Aspects of the Assertive Community Treatment model could undermine the effectiveness of the recovery model.

Question 37

The most effective treatment approaches are those that are tailored to the individual's symptomology and challenges.

Question 38

This textbook advocates for a biopsychosocial approach to mental health assessment and intervention.

Question 39

Social workers do not experience incidents impacting personal safety.

Question 40

Social workers can protect themselves by obtaining training in evidence-based stress reduction techniques.

Question 41

Identify some of the main areas of practice for social workers and clinical social workers.

Question 42

Describe ways in which social workers can mitigate challenges when working with other professional groups.

Question 43

Describe the recovery model of mental health care.

Question 44

Describe some of the psychological and social factors that can affect a person's response to psychiatric medication.

Question 45

What are some of the criticisms of evidence-based practice within the field of social work?