Interventional radiology: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · Interventional radiology

Sample item

The Seldinger technique is used to obtain what?

ABone density measurementBLung diffusion capacityCDental pulp testingDPercutaneous vascular access

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Percutaneous vascular access

The defining Interventional radiology principle supports Percutaneous vascular access; it is the answer that best accounts for the finding or clinical aim described.

Option by option

A. Bone density measurement
Bone density measurement is less appropriate because it does not match the stated interventional radiology feature.
B. Lung diffusion capacity
Lung diffusion capacity does not provide the expected imaging or dental conclusion here.
C. Dental pulp testing
Dental pulp testing may be useful in another context but is not supported by this scenario.
D. Percutaneous vascular access (correct)
Correct. Percutaneous vascular access is the most appropriate interpretation of the key information.

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Questions about this Radiology question

What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Percutaneous vascular access. The defining Interventional radiology principle supports Percutaneous vascular access; it is the answer that best accounts for the finding or clinical aim described.

Why is "Bone density measurement" not the answer?

Bone density measurement is less appropriate because it does not match the stated interventional radiology feature.

Why is "Lung diffusion capacity" not the answer?

Lung diffusion capacity does not provide the expected imaging or dental conclusion here.

Why is "Dental pulp testing" not the answer?

Dental pulp testing may be useful in another context but is not supported by this scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Interventional radiology in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Percutaneous vascular access is the most appropriate interpretation of the key information.

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 Interventional radiology?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.