Communicable disease: 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 · Communicable disease

Sample item

An epidemic curve is mainly used to describe what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Cases by time of onset

This Communicable disease item is resolved by the defining principle: Cases by time of onset best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Drug prices by year

    Drug prices by year is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested communicable disease conclusion.

  • B. Hospital floor plans

    Hospital floor plans may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

  • C. Cases by time of onset (correct)

    Correct. Cases by time of onset directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

  • D. Genetic inheritance

    Genetic inheritance does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Cases by time of onset. This Communicable disease item is resolved by the defining principle: Cases by time of onset best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Drug prices by year" not the answer?

Drug prices by year is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested communicable disease conclusion.

Why is "Hospital floor plans" not the answer?

Hospital floor plans may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

Why is "Genetic inheritance" not the answer?

Genetic inheritance does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Communicable disease in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Cases by time of onset 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 Communicable disease?

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.