Asphyxial death: practice question

A Forensic Medicine 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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Forensic Medicine · Asphyxial death

Sample item

What finding may support drowning?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Fine froth at mouth and nose

Fine persistent froth around the mouth and nose can support drowning when interpreted with scene findings and internal examination, though no single sign is diagnostic alone.

Option by option

  • A. Bone callus

    Bone callus indicates fracture healing.

  • B. Dental plaque

    Dental plaque does not establish drowning.

  • C. Fixed pupil only

    Fixed pupils alone are nonspecific after death.

  • D. Fine froth at mouth and nose (correct)

    Correct: fine froth is a recognized supportive drowning sign.

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What is the answer to this Forensic Medicine question?

The best answer is D, Fine froth at mouth and nose. Fine persistent froth around the mouth and nose can support drowning when interpreted with scene findings and internal examination, though no single sign is diagnostic alone.

Why is "Bone callus" not the answer?

Bone callus indicates fracture healing.

Why is "Dental plaque" not the answer?

Dental plaque does not establish drowning.

Why is "Fixed pupil only" not the answer?

Fixed pupils alone are nonspecific after death.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Asphyxial death in Forensic Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: fine froth is a recognized supportive drowning sign.

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 Asphyxial death?

Learn postmortem changes with their timelines, and toxicology as poison, sign, test and antidote. Then use the flashcards and the other Forensic Medicine 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.