Acute abdomen: 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 · Acute abdomen

Sample item

What may be seen on upright chest radiograph with a perforated hollow viscus?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Free subdiaphragmatic air

The key Acute abdomen principle supports Free subdiaphragmatic air; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Cardiomegaly

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

  • B. Rib fracture only

    Rib fracture only does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • C. Free subdiaphragmatic air (correct)

    Correct. Free subdiaphragmatic air is directly supported by the key information.

  • D. Pleural effusion only

    Pleural effusion only does not match the stated acute abdomen feature.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is C, Free subdiaphragmatic air. The key Acute abdomen principle supports Free subdiaphragmatic air; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Cardiomegaly" not the answer?

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

Why is "Rib fracture only" not the answer?

Rib fracture only does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Pleural effusion only" not the answer?

Pleural effusion only does not match the stated acute abdomen feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Acute abdomen in General Surgery. The correct option holds because: Correct. Free subdiaphragmatic air 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 Acute abdomen?

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.