Diarrhea: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Diarrhea

Sample item

What sign suggests some dehydration in a child?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Sunken eyes with thirst

Sunken eyes, thirst, reduced urine, and reduced skin turgor can indicate dehydration and should guide prompt rehydration assessment and management.

Option by option

  • A. Improved urine output

    Improved urine output suggests recovery rather than dehydration.

  • B. Moist mouth only

    A moist mouth alone does not suggest significant dehydration.

  • C. Sunken eyes with thirst (correct)

    Correct: thirst and sunken eyes support dehydration.

  • D. Normal playful behavior

    Normal playful behavior is more reassuring.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Sunken eyes with thirst. Sunken eyes, thirst, reduced urine, and reduced skin turgor can indicate dehydration and should guide prompt rehydration assessment and management.

Why is "Improved urine output" not the answer?

Improved urine output suggests recovery rather than dehydration.

Why is "Moist mouth only" not the answer?

A moist mouth alone does not suggest significant dehydration.

Why is "Normal playful behavior" not the answer?

Normal playful behavior is more reassuring.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Diarrhea in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: thirst and sunken eyes support dehydration.

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 Diarrhea?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.