Trauma: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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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Orthopaedics · Trauma

Sample item

What signs suggest compartment syndrome?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Pain and passive-stretch pain

This item reviews Trauma; Pain and passive-stretch pain is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Itch only

    Itch only does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Pain and passive-stretch pain (correct)

    Correct. Pain and passive-stretch pain fits the defining feature.

  • C. Normal limb only

    Normal limb only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Hair loss

    Hair loss is unsupported by the key finding.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Pain and passive-stretch pain. This item reviews Trauma; Pain and passive-stretch pain is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Why is "Itch only" not the answer?

Itch only does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Normal limb only" not the answer?

Normal limb only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Hair loss" not the answer?

Hair loss is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pain and passive-stretch pain fits 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 Trauma?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.