Spine: practice question

A Orthopaedics 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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Orthopaedics · Spine

Sample item

What is an urgent red flag in back pain assessment?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Progressive neurologic deficit

The relevant Spine principle supports Progressive neurologic deficit; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Progressive neurologic deficit (correct)

    Correct. Progressive neurologic deficit directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • B. Seasonal allergy

    Seasonal allergy may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • C. Brief muscle ache

    Brief muscle ache does not correspond to the stated spine finding.

  • D. Mild dandruff

    Mild dandruff is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Progressive neurologic deficit. The relevant Spine principle supports Progressive neurologic deficit; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Seasonal allergy" not the answer?

Seasonal allergy may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Brief muscle ache" not the answer?

Brief muscle ache does not correspond to the stated spine finding.

Why is "Mild dandruff" not the answer?

Mild dandruff is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Spine in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Progressive neurologic deficit directly addresses the essential clue 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 Spine?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics 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.