Chapter 7: Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Answer the questions below by using chapter 7 of your textbook.

1.Bonnie was a family support worker who supervised court ordered visitations between Danny and his children. During one visit, Danny showed up intoxicated on alcohol. Danny offered a bribe of 50 dollars to Bonnie to keep her quiet, and she accepted the money as she was in debt and struggling to pay her rent. By accepting money from the client, Bonnie was:

unethical.

professional.

always ethical.

moral.

2.It is important for all human service workers to establish appropriate __________ with clients they work with.

friendships

boundaries

gatherings

none of these apply

3.The term "____________" occurs when HHS workers have dual relationships while working with clients.

multiple relationships

unfriendly relationships

abusive relationships

none of these apply

4.Practicing __________ is critical to maintaining appropriate ethical practices.

good judgment

unfound judgment

immoral judgment

none of these apply

5.While maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients, it's important to respect and understand a client's _________ perspective as well.

culture

dominant

fear

none of these apply

6.___________ is the exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.

Gathering

Sharing.

Bartering

None of these apply.

7.When a client offers to do an HHS worker's taxes, they are crossing boundaries with the worker.

True

False

8.It may be considered ethical to receive a gift from a client.

True

False

9.HHS workers can find out more information about a client's culture by asking questions related to their heritage, religious beliefs or customs.

True

False

10.It is illegal for HHS workers to have sexual relationships with their clients.

True

False

Multiple Relationships and Maintaining Boundaries

Answer the following questions.

11.Explain in your own words what a multiple relationship is.

12. Why could it be unethical to enter into a multiple relationship with a client?

13.Explain the difference between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation.

14. In your own words, what is the slippery slope phenomenon?

15.Why is it important to maintain clear boundaries to assure professional integrity and responsibility?

16.Is there ever a time when HHS workers should cross boundaries with clients? Why or why not?

17.Describe how you establish and maintain boundaries in your personal life and whether you think this would work with clients.