Answering "FIRST" questions on the ASWB exam

A breakdown of how to answer questions with the hedge word "FIRST" on the ASWB exam.
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[@terrywilliams2209]

I have increased my knowledge with answering these questions. I wished I was this good before taking the exam. I will pass this exam in June! Thank you for sharing!

[@savvysocialworkerexamprep160]

Glad you found this helpful. Best wishes on your exam!

[@candigirrl003]

I assumed my answers without knowing this exam question. I'm glad I listened first, read It again and listened again. She's doing a great job ... 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@upcloseinperson]

This was a great prep question. It actually help me to understand the importance of ruling out medical/md

[@deethomas2866]

This type of question really confuses me especially because there’s no indication of anything that’s medical, maybe if she complained of a headache or any other medical problem. Clients come in for MH assessments all of the time with the above symptoms.

[@savvysocialworkerexamprep160]

Whether a specific medical symptom is mentioned or not, almost all of the symptoms stated can in some way be a result of a medical issue. We just never know. That's why the rule of thumb is to ALWAYS assess for or consider medical issues first, especially if it's in one of the answer choices. It's not implying that it's always a medical issue, the SW should just rule that out first.

[@marcellavereline7763]

I work in a hospital, so it makes since to me that you need to rule out any potential underlying medical condition. If the patient has an underlying medical condition that causes the issue, then treating the medical condition would come first. In the given example, one possible problem could be related to her thyroid.

[@lizabethea2002]

Could you give an example when they’re in direct opposition of each other and one is the correct one? Thank you

[@juliamajzun1325]

Thank you for this! It has been so so very helpful.

[@amynickel2]

This was incredibly helpful- THANK YOU

[@savvysocialworkerexamprep160]

You are welcome.

[@Cristina-xb7xx]

Thaank you so much!!!! I chose A and your tips really helped.

[@sharoncrux2786]

A is wrong, however.

[@Cristina-xb7xx]

@@sharoncrux2786 that's my point

[@SS-or7mz]

Phil Luttrell would consider medical "safety" so the sfareafi acronym would work for this one.

[@savvysocialworkerexamprep160]

Every coach has their own strategies. I don't use acronyms because you then have to worry about and know WHEN to use them.

[@shakiyagotdreams2299]

Thank you sis for this ❤🎉

[@thenitenitecaraloo7101]

I choose the correct answer....YAAAY 🎉🥳🎉🎈🎊🥳

[@zakila2cute]

Very helpful!

[@alyssahughley394]

Is this exam prep good for those wanting to be licensed in DC for LGSW?

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

All these creditentials we all doing the same I never heard of LGSW

[@loreneddy27]

great example!

[@thatdamnnyquil]

THANK YOU!!!

[@cynsap1]

I am very confused by this because I would be automatically assessing cognitive function while speaking with her. That seems like the obvious choice during an initial assessment to me.

[@ABlackGirlandHerCoffee]

Medical would be first because the client stated she does not know what is wrong with her. If an event would have occurred, then cognitive may have been the next best thing to do.

[@christinebaker1988]

Great points

[@latabius]

Thank you for this review

[@victoriamcfadden9151]

I thought you were going to say assess her cognitive function bc it could affect our safety.

[@SoFi-Music]

11:50 I appreciate you so much for that. This is what I needed to hear, although I kind of already knew …

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

I would say not A bc she already reported her level of cognitive functioning. Is that a right track? C and D didn’t make much sense according to the summary

[@daphneycoriolan1169]

What is SI/HI

[@savvysocialworkerexamprep160]

Suicidal Ideation/Homicidal Ideation

[@daphneycoriolan1169]

Thank you! I’m excited for our session

[@tcounselinginc.7162]

​@savvysocialworkerexamprep160 l had same question

[@daphneycoriolan1169]

@@tcounselinginc.7162 sucidal ideation and homicidal ideation

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

This speaker sound so let me keep my mouth shut