Wounds: 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 · Wounds

Sample item

What is dehiscence of a surgical wound?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Separation of wound edges

The key Wounds principle supports Separation of wound edges; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Skin hydration

    Skin hydration has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

  • B. Normal scar maturation

    Normal scar maturation does not match the stated wounds feature.

  • C. Separation of wound edges (correct)

    Correct. Separation of wound edges is directly supported by the key information.

  • D. Bone remodeling

    Bone remodeling does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is C, Separation of wound edges. The key Wounds principle supports Separation of wound edges; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Skin hydration" not the answer?

Skin hydration has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

Why is "Normal scar maturation" not the answer?

Normal scar maturation does not match the stated wounds feature.

Why is "Bone remodeling" not the answer?

Bone remodeling does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Wounds in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Separation of wound edges is directly supported by the key information.

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 Wounds?

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.