Larynx: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Larynx

Sample item

Which nerve injury causes breathy voice after thyroid surgery?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Recurrent laryngeal nerve

This item reviews Larynx; Recurrent laryngeal nerve is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Optic nerve

    Optic nerve does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Ulnar nerve

    Ulnar nerve is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (correct)

    Correct. Recurrent laryngeal nerve fits the defining clinical feature.

  • D. Femoral nerve

    Femoral nerve 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 ENT question?

The best answer is C, Recurrent laryngeal nerve. This item reviews Larynx; Recurrent laryngeal nerve is the best answer because it directly matches the ENT or ophthalmology pattern described.

Why is "Optic nerve" not the answer?

Optic nerve does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Ulnar nerve" not the answer?

Ulnar nerve is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Femoral nerve" not the answer?

Femoral nerve is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Recurrent laryngeal nerve fits the defining clinical 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 Larynx?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.