Immunization: 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 · Immunization

Sample item

What type of immunity follows vaccination?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Active immunity

Vaccination stimulates the host immune system to develop active adaptive immune responses and memory, unlike passive transfer of preformed antibodies.

Option by option

  • A. Active immunity (correct)

    Correct: vaccination induces active acquired immunity.

  • B. No immunity

    Vaccination is intended to generate immunity.

  • C. Passive immunity

    Passive immunity is received from antibodies made elsewhere.

  • D. Innate immunity only

    Innate immunity exists before vaccination and lacks specific memory.

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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Questions about this PSM question

What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is A, Active immunity. Vaccination stimulates the host immune system to develop active adaptive immune responses and memory, unlike passive transfer of preformed antibodies.

Why is "No immunity" not the answer?

Vaccination is intended to generate immunity.

Why is "Passive immunity" not the answer?

Passive immunity is received from antibodies made elsewhere.

Why is "Innate immunity only" not the answer?

Innate immunity exists before vaccination and lacks specific memory.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Immunization in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct: vaccination induces active acquired immunity.

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 Immunization?

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.