DIRECTIONS: Select the one which is different from the other three responses?

Appeared in: DHS Staff Nurse - 2018 (Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The options "Mother," "Father," and "Sister" all represent immediate family members.
These relationships are defined by blood ties, which are sociologically termed consanguineous relationships.
"Friend" is the distinct option because it describes a social relationship built on mutual affection, not on biological or kinship ties.
Therefore, "Friend" does not belong to the group of blood relatives.

Option A: A 'Mother' is a direct blood relative and a core member of a nuclear family, fitting the common category established by 'Father' and 'Sister'.
Option C: A 'Father' is a direct blood relative and a core member of a nuclear family, fitting the common category established by 'Mother' and 'Sister'.
Option D: A 'Sister' is a direct blood relative and a core member of a nuclear family, fitting the common category established by 'Mother' and 'Father'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning: Odd One Out as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a fundamental skill for nurses. It is used daily for prioritizing tasks, interpreting patient data, and making sound clinical judgments.
Understanding family structures and social supports is crucial in nursing for holistic patient assessment and care planning. The family is often the primary support system for a patient.
What if? If the options were 'Aunt', 'Cousin', 'Nephew', and 'Friend', the answer would remain 'Friend'. The other three are all extended blood relatives (kin), whereas a friend is not.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read the question to understand the task, which is to find the word that is different from the other three.
Next, analyze all four options: Mother, Friend, Father, Sister.
Identify a common characteristic or category that links three of the options. In this case, 'Mother', 'Father', and 'Sister' are all immediate family members connected by blood.
Determine which option does not fit into this established category. A 'Friend' is a relationship based on social connection, not blood or kinship.
Conclude that the option that does not share the common characteristic is the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 2 — Subpart A (pp 1-232 of 464) p. 221-223

E6 Applied Sociology for Nurses TK Indrani p. 152-154

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