Capnography: practice question

A Anaesthesia 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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Anaesthesia · Capnography

Sample item

Sustained ETCO2 after intubation supports what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Tracheal placement

This item reviews Capnography; Tracheal placement is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Tracheal placement (correct)

    Correct. Tracheal placement matches the defining feature.

  • B. Esophageal placement

    Esophageal placement does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. DVT

    DVT is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Hypoglycemia

    Hypoglycemia is plausible but is not the 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 Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Tracheal placement. This item reviews Capnography; Tracheal placement is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Why is "Esophageal placement" not the answer?

Esophageal placement does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "DVT" not the answer?

DVT is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Hypoglycemia" not the answer?

Hypoglycemia is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Capnography in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Tracheal placement matches the defining 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 Capnography?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia 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.