Fractures: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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.

Try it

Orthopaedics · Fractures

Sample item

Snuffbox tenderness after fall suggests what fracture?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Scaphoid fracture

This item reviews Fractures; Scaphoid fracture is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Scaphoid fracture (correct)

    Correct. Scaphoid fracture fits the defining pattern.

  • B. Neck femur fracture

    Neck femur fracture is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Colles fracture

    Colles fracture does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Tibia fracture

    Tibia fracture is unsupported by the key finding.

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.

More Orthopaedics questions

Questions about this Orthopaedics question

What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Scaphoid fracture. This item reviews Fractures; Scaphoid fracture is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Neck femur fracture" not the answer?

Neck femur fracture is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Colles fracture" not the answer?

Colles fracture does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Tibia fracture" not the answer?

Tibia fracture is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fractures in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Scaphoid fracture fits the defining pattern.

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 Fractures?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.