CT density: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · CT density

Sample item

What appears hyperdense on noncontrast CT immediately after acute hemorrhage?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Acute blood

This item reviews CT density; Acute blood is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Simple CSF

    Simple CSF does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. Acute blood (correct)

    Correct. Acute blood fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • C. Fat only

    Fat only is not supported by the scenario.

  • D. Air only

    Air only is plausible but not the single best answer.

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 Radiology question?

The best answer is B, Acute blood. This item reviews CT density; Acute blood is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Simple CSF" not the answer?

Simple CSF does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Fat only" not the answer?

Fat only is not supported by the scenario.

Why is "Air only" not the answer?

Air only is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests CT density in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Acute blood fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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 CT density?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.