Otology: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Otology

Sample item

What finding is typical of a perforated tympanic membrane?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Visible membrane defect

Otoscopy may directly show a break or hole in the tympanic membrane when it is perforated by infection, trauma, or pressure change.

Option by option

  • A. Fixed dilated pupil

    A fixed dilated pupil is an ocular or neurologic sign.

  • B. Nasal polyp

    Nasal polyps arise from nasal mucosa, not the eardrum.

  • C. Visible membrane defect (correct)

    Correct: a membrane defect is the direct otoscopic finding.

  • D. Laryngeal stridor

    Stridor reflects upper-airway narrowing, not tympanic injury.

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 ENT question?

The best answer is C, Visible membrane defect. Otoscopy may directly show a break or hole in the tympanic membrane when it is perforated by infection, trauma, or pressure change.

Why is "Fixed dilated pupil" not the answer?

A fixed dilated pupil is an ocular or neurologic sign.

Why is "Nasal polyp" not the answer?

Nasal polyps arise from nasal mucosa, not the eardrum.

Why is "Laryngeal stridor" not the answer?

Stridor reflects upper-airway narrowing, not tympanic injury.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Otology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: a membrane defect is the direct otoscopic finding.

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 Otology?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.