Gastroenterology: 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 · Gastroenterology

Sample item

Which finding suggests severe dehydration in a child?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Lethargy with weak peripheral pulses

Lethargy, weak pulses, prolonged capillary refill, and reduced urine output suggest circulatory compromise from severe dehydration requiring urgent treatment.

Option by option

  • A. Tears when crying with good drinking

    Tears and good drinking suggest milder dehydration.

  • B. Normal capillary refill

    Normal refill does not support severe shock.

  • C. Lethargy with weak peripheral pulses (correct)

    Correct: poor perfusion and altered consciousness indicate severe dehydration.

  • D. Moist mouth and normal activity

    Moist mucosa and normal activity are reassuring.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is C, Lethargy with weak peripheral pulses. Lethargy, weak pulses, prolonged capillary refill, and reduced urine output suggest circulatory compromise from severe dehydration requiring urgent treatment.

Why is "Tears when crying with good drinking" not the answer?

Tears and good drinking suggest milder dehydration.

Why is "Normal capillary refill" not the answer?

Normal refill does not support severe shock.

Why is "Moist mouth and normal activity" not the answer?

Moist mucosa and normal activity are reassuring.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: poor perfusion and altered consciousness indicate severe 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 Gastroenterology?

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.