Preoperative fasting: 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 · Preoperative fasting

Sample item

In a healthy adult having elective anesthesia, which oral intake is generally allowed closest to induction under standard fasting guidance?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Clear liquids

Clear liquids empty from the stomach more rapidly than solids or non-clear liquids and are generally permitted closer to elective anesthesia under standard guidelines. Individual aspiration-risk factors and local policy can alter plans.

Option by option

  • A. Clear liquids (correct)

    Correct. Clear liquids are typically permitted closer to anesthesia than solids.

  • B. Milk-based drink

    Milk-based drinks are not treated as clear liquids.

  • C. A fatty meal

    Fatty meals delay gastric emptying and require a longer fasting interval.

  • D. Solid food

    Solid food generally needs a longer fasting interval.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Clear liquids. Clear liquids empty from the stomach more rapidly than solids or non-clear liquids and are generally permitted closer to elective anesthesia under standard guidelines.

Why is "Milk-based drink" not the answer?

Milk-based drinks are not treated as clear liquids.

Why is "A fatty meal" not the answer?

Fatty meals delay gastric emptying and require a longer fasting interval.

Why is "Solid food" not the answer?

Solid food generally needs a longer fasting interval.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Preoperative fasting in Anaesthesia. Individual aspiration-risk factors and local policy can alter plans.

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 Preoperative fasting?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia 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.