Pharynx: 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 · Pharynx

Sample item

What is the main concern in suspected epiglottitis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Rapid airway compromise

Inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis can quickly narrow the supraglottic airway, so airway assessment and controlled management are critical.

Option by option

  • A. Rapid airway compromise (correct)

    Correct: epiglottic swelling can rapidly obstruct the airway.

  • B. Chronic rash

    Chronic rash does not define epiglottitis.

  • C. Painless hematuria

    Hematuria is a urinary sign, not an airway emergency.

  • D. Dental staining

    Dental staining is unrelated to acute epiglottic inflammation.

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 A, Rapid airway compromise. Inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis can quickly narrow the supraglottic airway, so airway assessment and controlled management are critical.

Why is "Chronic rash" not the answer?

Chronic rash does not define epiglottitis.

Why is "Painless hematuria" not the answer?

Hematuria is a urinary sign, not an airway emergency.

Why is "Dental staining" not the answer?

Dental staining is unrelated to acute epiglottic inflammation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: epiglottic swelling can rapidly obstruct the airway.

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 Pharynx?

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.