Trauma: practice question

A Ophthalmology 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.

Try it

Ophthalmology · Trauma

Sample item

What is correct first aid for suspected open globe injury?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Rigid shield without pressure

An open globe must be protected with a rigid shield and urgent ophthalmic review; pressure or manipulation may extrude ocular contents.

Option by option

  • A. Immediate tonometry

    Tonometry can worsen an open globe.

  • B. Remove protruding tissue

    Protruding tissue must not be manipulated.

  • C. Tight pressure patch

    Pressure patch can force contents outward.

  • D. Rigid shield without pressure (correct)

    Correct: a shield protects without compressing the eye.

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.

More Ophthalmology questions

Questions about this Ophthalmology question

What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Rigid shield without pressure. An open globe must be protected with a rigid shield and urgent ophthalmic review; pressure or manipulation may extrude ocular contents.

Why is "Immediate tonometry" not the answer?

Tonometry can worsen an open globe.

Why is "Remove protruding tissue" not the answer?

Protruding tissue must not be manipulated.

Why is "Tight pressure patch" not the answer?

Pressure patch can force contents outward.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Trauma in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: a shield protects without compressing the eye.

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 Trauma?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology 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.