Wounds: practice question

A General Surgery 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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General Surgery · Wounds

Sample item

Wound separation after laparotomy is what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Dehiscence

This item reviews Wounds; Dehiscence is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Keloid

    Keloid does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Dehiscence (correct)

    Correct. Dehiscence matches the defining feature.

  • C. Hernia

    Hernia is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Abscess only

    Abscess only 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 General Surgery question?

The best answer is B, Dehiscence. This item reviews Wounds; Dehiscence is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Keloid" not the answer?

Keloid does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Hernia" not the answer?

Hernia is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Abscess only" not the answer?

Abscess only is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Wounds in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Dehiscence 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 Wounds?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.