Gynecology: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Gynecology

Sample item

What procedure removes the uterine lining to investigate persistent abnormal bleeding?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Endometrial biopsy

Endometrial biopsy obtains tissue from the uterine lining for histologic evaluation when abnormal bleeding raises concern for hyperplasia or malignancy.

Option by option

  • A. Endometrial biopsy (correct)

    Correct: endometrial biopsy samples the uterine lining.

  • B. Pure-tone audiometry

    Audiometry tests hearing.

  • C. Fundoscopy

    Fundoscopy examines retina and optic disc.

  • D. Peak-flow testing

    Peak flow measures expiratory airflow.

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 OBG question?

The best answer is A, Endometrial biopsy. Endometrial biopsy obtains tissue from the uterine lining for histologic evaluation when abnormal bleeding raises concern for hyperplasia or malignancy.

Why is "Pure-tone audiometry" not the answer?

Audiometry tests hearing.

Why is "Fundoscopy" not the answer?

Fundoscopy examines retina and optic disc.

Why is "Peak-flow testing" not the answer?

Peak flow measures expiratory airflow.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynecology in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: endometrial biopsy samples the uterine lining.

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 Gynecology?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.