Perforation: 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 · Perforation

Sample item

Free subdiaphragmatic air usually indicates what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Perforated hollow viscus

This item reviews Perforation; Perforated hollow viscus is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Perforated hollow viscus (correct)

    Correct. Perforated hollow viscus matches the key feature described.

  • B. Pneumonia

    Pneumonia does not account for the core presentation.

  • C. Otitis

    Otitis is not supported by the stated findings.

  • D. DVT

    DVT is plausible 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 General Surgery question?

The best answer is A, Perforated hollow viscus. This item reviews Perforation; Perforated hollow viscus is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Pneumonia" not the answer?

Pneumonia does not account for the core presentation.

Why is "Otitis" not the answer?

Otitis is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "DVT" not the answer?

DVT is plausible but is not the best fit here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Perforation in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Perforated hollow viscus 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 Perforation?

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.