Trauma: primary survey: 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 · Trauma: primary survey

Sample item

What comes first in trauma primary survey?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Airway with cervical protection

This item reviews Trauma: primary survey; Airway with cervical protection is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Airway with cervical protection (correct)

    Correct. Airway with cervical protection matches the key feature described.

  • B. Diet history

    Diet history is plausible but is not the best fit here.

  • C. Discharge planning

    Discharge planning is not supported by the stated findings.

  • D. Full limb exam

    Full limb exam does not account for the core presentation.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is A, Airway with cervical protection. This item reviews Trauma: primary survey; Airway with cervical protection is the best answer because it directly fits the pattern in the stem.

Why is "Diet history" not the answer?

Diet history is plausible but is not the best fit here.

Why is "Discharge planning" not the answer?

Discharge planning is not supported by the stated findings.

Why is "Full limb exam" not the answer?

Full limb exam does not account for the core presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma: primary survey in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Airway with cervical protection 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 Trauma: primary survey?

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.