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 proportion represents new cases among persons at risk during an outbreak?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Attack rate

This Epidemiology item is answered by Attack rate, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Option by option

  • A. Median

    Median does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

  • B. Attack rate (correct)

    Correct. Attack rate most directly matches the defining clue in this item.

  • C. Prevalence

    Prevalence does not establish the requested epidemiology conclusion.

  • D. Case fatality ratio

    Case fatality ratio may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

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 B, Attack rate. This Epidemiology item is answered by Attack rate, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.

Why is "Median" not the answer?

Median does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.

Why is "Prevalence" not the answer?

Prevalence does not establish the requested epidemiology conclusion.

Why is "Case fatality ratio" not the answer?

Case fatality ratio may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Epidemiology in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Attack rate most directly matches the defining clue in this item.

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.