Arterial line: 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 · Arterial line

Sample item

Main use of arterial line?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Continuous BP

This item reviews Arterial line; Continuous BP is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Assess reflexes

    Assess reflexes is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Continuous BP (correct)

    Correct. Continuous BP matches the defining feature.

  • C. Give feeds

    Give feeds is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Measure temperature

    Measure temperature does not fit the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is B, Continuous BP. This item reviews Arterial line; Continuous BP is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Why is "Assess reflexes" not the answer?

Assess reflexes is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Give feeds" not the answer?

Give feeds is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Measure temperature" not the answer?

Measure temperature does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Arterial line in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Continuous BP 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 Arterial line?

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.