Hernia: strangulation: practice question

A General Surgery 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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General Surgery · Hernia: strangulation

Sample item

Painful irreducible hernia with vomiting suggests what?

AVaricoceleBHemorrhoidCSimple lipomaDStrangulated hernia

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Strangulated hernia

This item reviews Hernia: strangulation; Strangulated hernia is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

A. Varicocele
Varicocele is not supported by the stated findings.
B. Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid is plausible but is not the best fit here.
C. Simple lipoma
Simple lipoma does not account for the core presentation.
D. Strangulated hernia (correct)
Correct. Strangulated hernia matches the key feature described.

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.

Questions about this General Surgery question

What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is D, Strangulated hernia. This item reviews Hernia: strangulation; Strangulated hernia is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Varicocele" not the answer?

Varicocele is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Hemorrhoid" not the answer?

Hemorrhoid is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Simple lipoma" not the answer?

Simple lipoma does not account for the core presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hernia: strangulation in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Strangulated hernia matches the key feature described.

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 Hernia: strangulation?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.