Hematology: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Hematology

Sample item

What is a common sign of sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Painful episode

The key Hematology principle supports Painful episode; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Option by option

  • A. Clear nasal discharge

    Clear nasal discharge is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

  • B. Hearing improvement

    Hearing improvement may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

  • C. Painful episode (correct)

    Correct. Painful episode directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

  • D. Painless jaundice only

    Painless jaundice only does not fit the stated hematology situation.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Painful episode. The key Hematology principle supports Painful episode; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Why is "Clear nasal discharge" not the answer?

Clear nasal discharge is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

Why is "Hearing improvement" not the answer?

Hearing improvement may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

Why is "Painless jaundice only" not the answer?

Painless jaundice only does not fit the stated hematology situation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hematology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Painful episode directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

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?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.