Pediatric imaging: 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 · Pediatric imaging

Sample item

What is first-line imaging for developmental hip dysplasia in young infant?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Hip ultrasound

This item reviews Pediatric imaging; Hip ultrasound is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Hip ultrasound (correct)

    Correct. Hip ultrasound fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • B. CT head

    CT head does not fit the stated pattern.

  • C. Chest xray

    Chest xray is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. DEXA

    DEXA is not supported by the scenario.

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 A, Hip ultrasound. This item reviews Pediatric imaging; Hip ultrasound is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "CT head" not the answer?

CT head does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Chest xray" not the answer?

Chest xray is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "DEXA" not the answer?

DEXA is not supported by the scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hip ultrasound 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 Pediatric imaging?

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.