Health indicators: 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 · Health indicators

Sample item

What does life expectancy at birth summarize?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Expected years of life based on current mortality

The defining Health indicators principle supports Expected years of life based on current mortality; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Average age at marriage

    Average age at marriage does not establish the requested health indicators conclusion.

  • B. Expected years of life based on current mortality (correct)

    Correct. Expected years of life based on current mortality best fits the important clue in this sample.

  • C. Number of births

    Number of births is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

  • D. Average hospital stay

    Average hospital stay may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Expected years of life based on current mortality. The defining Health indicators principle supports Expected years of life based on current mortality; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Why is "Average age at marriage" not the answer?

Average age at marriage does not establish the requested health indicators conclusion.

Why is "Number of births" not the answer?

Number of births is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

Why is "Average hospital stay" not the answer?

Average hospital stay may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Health indicators in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Expected years of life based on current mortality 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 Health indicators?

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.