LMSW Practice Test

A computer programmer and his wife, both recent immigrants from India, bring their 22-month-old daughter to the hospital with signs of genital mutilation. The social worker should:

1. call the police and the child protective agency

2. encourage the parents to accept the best medical treatment available for the child

3. respect the parent's tradition, making allowances for the fact that they are recent immigrants

4. seek to educate the parents to American traditions and laws

The correct answer is: call the police and the child protective agency

This is the best course of action as it is important to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. The other options are not suitable because B: Encouraging the parents to accept the best medical treatment available for the child may not address the issue of the child already being subjected to genital mutilation, and could potentially put the child at risk for further harm. C: Respect for cultural traditions should not take precedence over the safety and protection of a child. D: It is not the social worker's role to educate the parents on American traditions and laws. Their main priority should be to protect the child and seek appropriate treatment and support for the family.