Sepsis: practice question

A General Surgery 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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General Surgery · Sepsis

Sample item

Abscess with persistent sepsis requires what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Source control

This item reviews Sepsis; Source control is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Antibiotics only forever

    Antibiotics only forever does not fit the stated presentation.

  • B. Pain relief

    Pain relief is unsupported by the key information.

  • C. Source control (correct)

    Correct. Source control fits the defining finding.

  • D. No imaging

    No imaging 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 General Surgery question?

The best answer is C, Source control. This item reviews Sepsis; Source control is the best answer because it directly matches the medical or surgical pattern described.

Why is "Antibiotics only forever" not the answer?

Antibiotics only forever does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Pain relief" not the answer?

Pain relief is unsupported by the key information.

Why is "No imaging" not the answer?

No imaging is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Sepsis in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Source control fits the defining finding.

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 Sepsis?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.