Nutrition: 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 · Nutrition

Sample item

What is a useful measure for acute malnutrition screening in young children?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Mid-upper arm circumference

The defining Nutrition principle supports Mid-upper arm circumference; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Pulse oximetry

    Pulse oximetry is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

  • B. Mid-upper arm circumference (correct)

    Correct. Mid-upper arm circumference best fits the important clue in this sample.

  • C. Visual acuity

    Visual acuity may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Adult body mass index only

    Adult body mass index only does not establish the requested nutrition conclusion.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Mid-upper arm circumference. The defining Nutrition principle supports Mid-upper arm circumference; it directly accounts for the forensic observation, evidence requirement, or public-health measure in the question.

Why is "Pulse oximetry" not the answer?

Pulse oximetry is not consistent with the finding or appropriate action described.

Why is "Visual acuity" not the answer?

Visual acuity may be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Adult body mass index only" not the answer?

Adult body mass index only does not establish the requested nutrition conclusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nutrition in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mid-upper arm circumference 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 Nutrition?

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.