Trauma: 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 · Trauma

Sample item

What modality is used for rapid detection of free fluid in unstable abdominal trauma?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. FAST ultrasound

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

Option by option

  • A. Dental bitewing

    Dental bitewing does not fit the requested trauma conclusion.

  • B. FAST ultrasound (correct)

    Correct. FAST ultrasound follows from the crucial clinical clue in the stem.

  • C. DEXA scan

    DEXA scan may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

  • D. Audiometry

    Audiometry does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is B, FAST ultrasound. The core Trauma principle makes FAST ultrasound the best answer because it directly explains the stated presentation, investigation, or immediate management priority.

Why is "Dental bitewing" not the answer?

Dental bitewing does not fit the requested trauma conclusion.

Why is "DEXA scan" not the answer?

DEXA scan may be relevant in another clinical setting but is not best here.

Why is "Audiometry" not the answer?

Audiometry does not address the underlying finding or indicated action.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. FAST ultrasound 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 Trauma?

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.