Shoulder: 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 · Shoulder

Sample item

Painful arc may indicate what pathology?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Rotator cuff impingement

This item reviews Shoulder; Rotator cuff impingement is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Rotator cuff impingement (correct)

    Correct. Rotator cuff impingement fits the defining pattern.

  • B. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Cataract

    Cataract is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Otitis

    Otitis is plausible but 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 Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Rotator cuff impingement. This item reviews Shoulder; Rotator cuff impingement is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Otitis" not the answer?

Otitis is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shoulder in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Rotator cuff impingement 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 Shoulder?

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.