Emergency pediatrics: 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 · Emergency pediatrics

Sample item

Which feature of croup requires urgent escalation?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Stridor at rest with marked chest recession

Stridor at rest and marked recession indicate significant upper-airway obstruction in croup and require urgent assessment and treatment.

Option by option

  • A. Barky cough only when upset

    Intermittent barky cough may reflect mild croup.

  • B. Stridor at rest with marked chest recession (correct)

    Correct: resting stridor signals clinically important airway narrowing.

  • C. Runny nose with normal breathing

    Rhinorrhoea alone does not indicate airway compromise.

  • D. Mild hoarse voice without distress

    Hoarseness without distress is lower risk.

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 Pediatrics question?

The best answer is B, Stridor at rest with marked chest recession. Stridor at rest and marked recession indicate significant upper-airway obstruction in croup and require urgent assessment and treatment.

Why is "Barky cough only when upset" not the answer?

Intermittent barky cough may reflect mild croup.

Why is "Runny nose with normal breathing" not the answer?

Rhinorrhoea alone does not indicate airway compromise.

Why is "Mild hoarse voice without distress" not the answer?

Hoarseness without distress is lower risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Emergency pediatrics in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: resting stridor signals clinically important airway narrowing.

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 Emergency pediatrics?

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.