Head and neck: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Head and neck

Sample item

A painless neck mass in an adult should raise concern for what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Head and neck malignancy

The finding is best explained by Head and neck malignancy; this is the key Head and neck principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Simple otitis externa

    Simple otitis externa does not account for the defining head and neck feature.

  • B. Acute glaucoma

    Acute glaucoma can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Head and neck malignancy (correct)

    Correct. Head and neck malignancy is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • D. Refractive error

    Refractive error does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

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 ENT question?

The best answer is C, Head and neck malignancy. The finding is best explained by Head and neck malignancy; this is the key Head and neck principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Simple otitis externa" not the answer?

Simple otitis externa does not account for the defining head and neck feature.

Why is "Acute glaucoma" not the answer?

Acute glaucoma can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Refractive error" not the answer?

Refractive error does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Head and neck malignancy is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

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 Head and neck?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.