Surveillance: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Surveillance

Sample item

What is sentinel surveillance?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Selected reporting sites

This item reviews Surveillance; Selected reporting sites is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Selected reporting sites (correct)

    Correct. Selected reporting sites matches the defining principle.

  • B. Every home daily

    Every home daily does not fit the stated scenario.

  • C. Only trials

    Only trials is unsupported by the key information.

  • D. No reporting

    No reporting is plausible but not the best answer.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is A, Selected reporting sites. This item reviews Surveillance; Selected reporting sites is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Why is "Every home daily" not the answer?

Every home daily does not fit the stated scenario.

Why is "Only trials" not the answer?

Only trials is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "No reporting" not the answer?

No reporting is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Surveillance in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Selected reporting sites matches the defining principle.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Surveillance?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.