Hematology: practice question

A General Medicine 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 Medicine · Hematology

Sample item

What test measures the proportion of blood volume occupied by red cells?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Hematocrit

The core Hematology principle makes Hematocrit the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Option by option

  • A. Peak flow

    Peak flow does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

  • B. INR

    INR does not fit the requested hematology conclusion.

  • C. Hematocrit (correct)

    Correct. Hematocrit follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

  • D. Serum lipase

    Serum lipase may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Hematocrit. The core Hematology principle makes Hematocrit the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Peak flow" not the answer?

Peak flow does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

Why is "INR" not the answer?

INR does not fit the requested hematology conclusion.

Why is "Serum lipase" not the answer?

Serum lipase may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hematocrit follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

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 Hematology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine 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.