Epidemiology: 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 · Epidemiology

Sample item

What measure counts new cases occurring during a specified period?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Incidence

This Epidemiology item is resolved by the defining principle: Incidence best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Incidence (correct)

    Correct. Incidence directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

  • B. Proportional mortality

    Proportional mortality does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

  • C. Case fatality

    Case fatality may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

  • D. Prevalence

    Prevalence is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested epidemiology conclusion.

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, Incidence. This Epidemiology item is resolved by the defining principle: Incidence best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Proportional mortality" not the answer?

Proportional mortality does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

Why is "Case fatality" not the answer?

Case fatality may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

Why is "Prevalence" not the answer?

Prevalence is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested epidemiology conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Epidemiology in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Incidence directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

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 Epidemiology?

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.