Gynecology: cervical cancer screening: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Gynecology: cervical cancer screening

Sample item

What is the main purpose of cervical screening programs?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Detect high-risk HPV-related precancerous change before invasive cancer develops

Cervical screening identifies high-risk HPV infection and/or cervical cell abnormalities so precancerous lesions can be monitored or treated. It is not a diagnostic test for symptomatic patients with possible cancer.

Option by option

  • A. Detect high-risk HPV-related precancerous change before invasive cancer develops (correct)

    Correct. Screening aims to prevent invasive cervical cancer through early detection of precursor disease.

  • B. Diagnose ovarian cancer in all patients

    Ovarian cancer requires different diagnostic approaches.

  • C. Prevent all sexually transmitted infections

    Screening does not prevent all STIs.

  • D. Replace assessment of symptomatic bleeding

    Symptoms such as postcoital bleeding still require clinical evaluation even with prior screening.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Detect high-risk HPV-related precancerous change before invasive cancer develops. Cervical screening identifies high-risk HPV infection and/or cervical cell abnormalities so precancerous lesions can be monitored or treated.

Why is "Diagnose ovarian cancer in all patients" not the answer?

Ovarian cancer requires different diagnostic approaches.

Why is "Prevent all sexually transmitted infections" not the answer?

Screening does not prevent all STIs.

Why is "Replace assessment of symptomatic bleeding" not the answer?

Symptoms such as postcoital bleeding still require clinical evaluation even with prior screening.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynecology: cervical cancer screening in OBG. It is not a diagnostic test for symptomatic patients with possible cancer.

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 Gynecology: cervical cancer screening?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.