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

What is contact tracing intended to do?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Identify exposed persons for evaluation

The defining Communicable disease principle supports Identify exposed persons for evaluation; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Confirm genetic disease

    Confirm genetic disease is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

  • B. Delay outbreak control

    Delay outbreak control may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Identify exposed persons for evaluation (correct)

    Correct. Identify exposed persons for evaluation best fits the important clue in this sample.

  • D. Replace laboratory testing

    Replace laboratory testing does not establish the requested communicable disease 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 C, Identify exposed persons for evaluation. The defining Communicable disease principle supports Identify exposed persons for evaluation; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Why is "Confirm genetic disease" not the answer?

Confirm genetic disease is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

Why is "Delay outbreak control" not the answer?

Delay outbreak control may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Replace laboratory testing" not the answer?

Replace laboratory testing does not establish the requested communicable disease conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Communicable disease in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Identify exposed persons for evaluation best fits the important clue in this sample.

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.