Shock: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Shock

Sample item

What type of shock follows major blood loss?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Hypovolemic shock

The core Shock principle identifies Hypovolemic shock as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Septic shock

    Septic shock is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Neurogenic shock

    Neurogenic shock does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • C. Cardiogenic shock

    Cardiogenic shock does not match the stated shock mechanism.

  • D. Hypovolemic shock (correct)

    Correct. Hypovolemic shock is supported by the key clue given.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Hypovolemic shock. The core Shock principle identifies Hypovolemic shock as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Septic shock" not the answer?

Septic shock is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Neurogenic shock" not the answer?

Neurogenic shock does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Cardiogenic shock" not the answer?

Cardiogenic shock does not match the stated shock mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shock in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hypovolemic shock is supported by the key clue given.

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 Shock?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.