Respiratory: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Respiratory

Sample item

What is a concern in bronchiolitis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Apnea in young infant

This item reviews Respiratory; Apnea in young infant is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Apnea in young infant (correct)

    Correct. Apnea in young infant matches the defining feature.

  • B. Earwax

    Earwax is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Constipation only

    Constipation only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Dental plaque

    Dental plaque does not fit the stated presentation.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Apnea in young infant. This item reviews Respiratory; Apnea in young infant is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Earwax" not the answer?

Earwax is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Constipation only" not the answer?

Constipation only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Dental plaque" not the answer?

Dental plaque does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Respiratory in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Apnea in young infant 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 Respiratory?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.