Nose and sinuses: 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 · Nose and sinuses

Sample item

What is the most appropriate first aid for uncomplicated anterior epistaxis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Firm pressure on soft nostrils while leaning forward

Pinching the soft nose while leaning forward compresses anterior vessels and reduces blood swallowing, the first-line measure for most simple nosebleeds.

Option by option

  • A. Tilt head backward and swallow blood

    Head-back position increases blood swallowing and aspiration risk.

  • B. Lie flat without compression

    Compression is required rather than passive supine waiting.

  • C. Firm pressure on soft nostrils while leaning forward (correct)

    Correct: direct compression controls most anterior bleeding.

  • D. Insert an object deeply into the nose

    Deep insertion can traumatize the nasal cavity.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Firm pressure on soft nostrils while leaning forward. Pinching the soft nose while leaning forward compresses anterior vessels and reduces blood swallowing, the first-line measure for most simple nosebleeds.

Why is "Tilt head backward and swallow blood" not the answer?

Head-back position increases blood swallowing and aspiration risk.

Why is "Lie flat without compression" not the answer?

Compression is required rather than passive supine waiting.

Why is "Insert an object deeply into the nose" not the answer?

Deep insertion can traumatize the nasal cavity.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose and sinuses in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: direct compression controls most 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 Nose and sinuses?

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.