Plain radiography: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · Plain radiography

Sample item

What is the usual first imaging study for a suspected uncomplicated long-bone fracture?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Plain radiograph

The essential Plain radiography principle supports Plain radiograph; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Option by option

  • A. MRI brain

    MRI brain does not fit the stated plain radiography feature.

  • B. Echocardiogram

    Echocardiogram is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

  • C. Plain radiograph (correct)

    Correct. Plain radiograph matches the decisive detail in this sample.

  • D. PET scan

    PET scan can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

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 Radiology question?

The best answer is C, Plain radiograph. The essential Plain radiography principle supports Plain radiograph; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Why is "MRI brain" not the answer?

MRI brain does not fit the stated plain radiography feature.

Why is "Echocardiogram" not the answer?

Echocardiogram is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

Why is "PET scan" not the answer?

PET scan can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Plain radiography in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Plain radiograph matches the decisive detail 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 Plain radiography?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.