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NHM UP Staff Nurse-2023 Shift-2nd
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer)
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social networking?

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse-2023 Shift-2nd

Explanation

  • The question asks to identify the option that is NOT a benefit of social networking.
  • Rumours and misinformation are well-documented negative consequences (drawbacks) of social media platforms.
  • The speed and reach of social networks can amplify the spread of false information, which is detrimental, not beneficial.
  • Unlike the other options, which represent positive outcomes, spreading misinformation is a significant societal and individual harm (SRC_28544).

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: Brand awareness is a primary benefit of social media for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to build a public presence and market themselves.
  • Option C: Driving traffic to websites is a major advantage of using social media. Platforms are designed to share links and direct users to external content.
  • Option D: Instant reachability is a core feature and one of the most significant benefits of social networking, allowing for immediate communication with a global audience.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Benefits and drawbacks of social networking as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • While this is a general knowledge question, it has relevance in nursing, particularly in public health education. Nurses can leverage social media for health promotion and patient education.
  • It is crucial for healthcare professionals to be able to identify and counter health-related misinformation and rumours that spread online to protect patient safety.
  • What if? If a nurse encounters a patient who believes a harmful medical rumour they saw on social media, the nurse's priority is to provide clear, evidence-based information, correct the misinformation empathetically, and direct the patient to credible health sources.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the keyword 'NOT' in the question. This indicates you are looking for the option that does not fit with the others.
  • The question asks for something that is NOT a 'benefit'. This means you should look for a negative outcome or a drawback.
  • Evaluate each option: Is 'Brand awareness' a positive or negative? It's positive (a benefit).
  • Is 'Rumours and misinformation' a positive or negative? It's negative (a drawback).
  • Is 'Increased website traffic' a positive or negative? It's positive (a benefit).
  • Is 'Instant reachability' a positive or negative? It's positive (a benefit).
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Benefits and drawbacks of social networking.
  • Stem keywords: social networking, benefit
  • Lead-in keywords: NOT
  • Negative lead-in flag: Question asks for the option that is NOT a benefit.

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 8760-8762, 8761-8763, 13309-13311

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