Trauma: 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.

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Orthopaedics · Trauma

Sample item

Which sign supports compartment syndrome?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Pain on passive stretch

This item reviews Trauma; Pain on passive stretch is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Pruritus

    Pruritus is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Pain on passive stretch (correct)

    Correct. Pain on passive stretch fits the defining pattern.

  • C. Painless limb

    Painless limb does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Normal pulses only

    Normal pulses only is plausible but not the best answer.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Pain on passive stretch. This item reviews Trauma; Pain on passive stretch is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Pruritus" not the answer?

Pruritus is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Painless limb" not the answer?

Painless limb does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Normal pulses only" not the answer?

Normal pulses only is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pain on passive stretch 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 Trauma?

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.