Cardiology: 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 · Cardiology

Sample item

What causes cyanotic spells in TOF?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Right-to-left shunt

This item reviews Cardiology; Right-to-left shunt is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Left-to-right shunt only

    Left-to-right shunt only does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Right-to-left shunt (correct)

    Correct. Right-to-left shunt matches the defining feature.

  • C. Otitis

    Otitis is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Cataract

    Cataract 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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is B, Right-to-left shunt. This item reviews Cardiology; Right-to-left shunt is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Left-to-right shunt only" not the answer?

Left-to-right shunt only does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Otitis" not the answer?

Otitis is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is plausible but is not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Right-to-left shunt 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 Cardiology?

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.