Rhinology: 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 · Rhinology

Sample item

What first-aid step is appropriate for most anterior epistaxis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Pinch soft nose while leaning forward

Firm pressure to the soft nose while leaning forward compresses the anterior septal bleeding site and reduces swallowing or aspiration of blood.

Option by option

  • A. Lie flat

    Lying flat is not preferred for active nasal bleeding.

  • B. Pinch soft nose while leaning forward (correct)

    Correct: forward lean and soft-nose compression help stop anterior bleeding.

  • C. Insert a sharp object

    Sharp objects can cause further injury.

  • D. Tilt head backward

    Tilting backward increases swallowed blood risk.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Pinch soft nose while leaning forward. Firm pressure to the soft nose while leaning forward compresses the anterior septal bleeding site and reduces swallowing or aspiration of blood.

Why is "Lie flat" not the answer?

Lying flat is not preferred for active nasal bleeding.

Why is "Insert a sharp object" not the answer?

Sharp objects can cause further injury.

Why is "Tilt head backward" not the answer?

Tilting backward increases swallowed blood risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: forward lean and soft-nose compression help stop anterior bleeding.

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 Rhinology?

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.