Postoperative care: practice question

A Anaesthesia 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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Anaesthesia · Postoperative care

Sample item

Which factor increases postoperative nausea and vomiting risk?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. History of motion sickness

Prior motion sickness is a recognized postoperative nausea and vomiting risk factor, along with female sex, nonsmoking status, and postoperative opioid use.

Option by option

  • A. History of motion sickness (correct)

    Correct: motion-sickness history increases PONV risk.

  • B. Left-handedness

    Handedness is not a usual risk factor.

  • C. Normal body temperature

    Normal temperature does not explain PONV risk.

  • D. Wearing glasses

    Glasses do not influence PONV risk.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, History of motion sickness. Prior motion sickness is a recognized postoperative nausea and vomiting risk factor, along with female sex, nonsmoking status, and postoperative opioid use.

Why is "Left-handedness" not the answer?

Handedness is not a usual risk factor.

Why is "Normal body temperature" not the answer?

Normal temperature does not explain PONV risk.

Why is "Wearing glasses" not the answer?

Glasses do not influence PONV risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Postoperative care in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct: motion-sickness history increases PONV risk.

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 Postoperative care?

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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.