Chest xray: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · Chest xray

Sample item

What suggests cardiomegaly on PA chest film?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Increased cardiothoracic ratio

This item reviews Chest xray; Increased cardiothoracic ratio is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Bowel gas

    Bowel gas is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Pleural air

    Pleural air is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. Small heart only

    Small heart only does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Increased cardiothoracic ratio (correct)

    Correct. Increased cardiothoracic ratio matches the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Increased cardiothoracic ratio. This item reviews Chest xray; Increased cardiothoracic ratio is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Bowel gas" not the answer?

Bowel gas is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Pleural air" not the answer?

Pleural air is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Small heart only" not the answer?

Small heart only does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Chest xray in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Increased cardiothoracic ratio 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 Chest xray?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.