Exam Preview for 2515: Balancing Self-Determination and Ethical Obl

Balancing Self-Determination and Ethical Obligations: Navigating Client Rights vs. External Requests

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1. The age of onset for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) is before ______________. 6 8 22 26
2. Why are autonomy and self-determination important for individuals withIDDs? Autonomy & self-determination allow for individuals with IDDs to receive input from others regarding their actions and choices Autonomy & self-determination allow for individuals with IDDs to empower friends and family to take an active role in their care Autonomy & self-determination allow for individuals with IDDs to apply for governmental support when needed None of the above
3. ____________________ is an alternative to guardianship and is known to reduce stigma. Autonomy Self-determination Shared decision making Supported-decision making (SDM)
4. What is the difference between full guardianship and limited guardianship? Full guardianship allows the decision-making regarding the person and their property, whereas limited guardianship allows decision-making to occur based on the beneficiary’s individual needs. Limited guardianship is only provided for a short amount of time, whereas full guardianship has no expiration date. Full guardianship cannot be revoked, whereas limited guardianship can be revoked at any time at the beneficiary’s request. The difference between full guardianship and limited guardianship is dependent on the state of residence.
5. ________________ is offered by personal networks like families and benefitindividuals with IDD’s by allowing individuals to stay in their homes with familymembers. Collateral support Formal support Informal support Legal support
6. Which of the following is realistic and doable when consideringcomplexities & supporting people with IDDs, their families, and their providers? Identifying collateral supports Limiting social networks Refraining from utilizing informal supports Identifying robust social networks and Community supports to reduce social isolation and loneliness
7. Which statement is NOT one of the five ethical concerns that social workersshould be aware of? A full guardianship order can sometimes remove more rights than necessary Guardians can face conflicts of interest between their income & fiduciary duty Social workers should ensure they are receiving adequate compensation for their work with Individuals with IDD’s Guardianship reform policies are stymied by insufficient government funding
8. How can social workers balance different perspectives to support individualswith IDD? Include Self-determination and autonomy at the forefront of all conversations Refrain from using person-centered planning approaches Ignore safety issues/concerns Self-disclose as much as possible to inspire the client
9. Social workers have an ethical responsibility to clients to promote self-determination and assist clients in their efforts to ________________________. solve all the problems identify and clarify their goals reduce harm involve their family
10. Which of the following is a traditional standard in the guardian's decision-making abilities? Traditional standard embraces supported decision-making Traditional standards have no requirement to consider a beneficiary’s wishes or opinions Traditional standards must provide the necessary accommodations for beneficiaries to make their own life decisions whenever possible None of the above are true