Identify the social problems with the given examples:

Social problems	Examples
A. Poverty	I. Addiction
B. Crime	II. Unemployment
C. Disease	III. Housing
D. Population growth	IV. Violence

1. A

   A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

2. B

   A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

3. C

   A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

4. D

   A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Appeared in: MNS 2024

Explanation

• The correct option correctly pairs each social problem with its most direct and widely recognized example or consequence.
• Poverty (A) is most directly caused by Unemployment (II), which results in a lack of income.
• Crime (B) is a broad category, and Violence (IV) is a specific and significant example of it.
• Addiction (I) is medically and sociologically classified as a Disease (C), specifically a chronic brain disease.
• Rapid Population Growth (D) strains resources, with a shortage of Housing (III) being one of the most immediate and visible effects.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This option incorrectly matches all pairs. For example, it links Poverty (A) with Violence (IV). While poverty can be a contributing factor to crime and violence, unemployment is a more direct economic cause of poverty itself. It also incorrectly links Population Growth (D) with Unemployment (II).
• Option C: This option incorrectly matches Crime (B) with Addiction (I) and Disease (C) with Violence (IV). While addiction can lead to crime, violence is a better direct example of crime. Similarly, while violence can cause injury (a health issue), addiction is now formally classified as a disease.
• Option D: This option incorrectly matches Poverty (A) with Housing (III) and Population Growth (D) with Unemployment (II). Lack of housing is a consequence of poverty, but unemployment is its more fundamental cause. While population growth can exacerbate unemployment, its most direct impact on resources is on physical infrastructure like housing.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: Knowing Matching social problems with their direct examples or consequences helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
• This topic relates to Community Health Nursing and the social determinants of health.
• Nurses must understand these socio-economic factors as they directly impact a patient's health, access to care, and ability to follow treatment plans.
• For example, a patient experiencing poverty due to unemployment may not be able to afford medications or nutritious food, leading to poor health outcomes.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the two columns carefully to understand the items you need to match: a list of social problems and a list of examples.
• Address one social problem at a time. Start with 'Poverty' and scan the 'Examples' column to find the most logical match. Unemployment is a direct cause of poverty, making it the best fit.
• Repeat this process for each social problem: Crime is exemplified by Violence; Disease includes Addiction; Population Growth leads to Housing shortages.
• Once you have established all four pairs (A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III), look for the option in the multiple-choice list that contains this exact sequence.
• Select the option that matches your derived set of pairs to find the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Matching social problems with their direct examples or consequences.
• Stem keywords: Social problems, Poverty, Crime, Disease, Population growth, Addiction, Unemployment, Housing
• Lead-in keywords: Identify

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Reference Book

E6 Applied Sociology for Nurses TK Indrani p. 234-236

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 2 — Subpart A (pp 1-232 of 464) p. 210-212