Vascular surgery: varicose vein bleeding: practice question

A General Surgery 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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General Surgery · Vascular surgery: varicose vein bleeding

Sample item

A patient with varicose veins has brisk bleeding after minor trauma to the lower leg. What first-aid measure is most appropriate?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Elevate the leg and apply direct firm pressure

Venous bleeding is reduced by elevation and direct pressure. A tourniquet can worsen venous pressure if applied incorrectly and is not routine first aid for varicose vein bleeding.

Option by option

  • A. Elevate the leg and apply direct firm pressure (correct)

    Correct. Elevation and pressure reduce venous hydrostatic pressure and bleeding.

  • B. Keep the leg dependent

    Dependency increases venous pressure.

  • C. Apply a tourniquet above the wound immediately

    Tourniquets are not routine and can be harmful.

  • D. Massage the vein

    Massage may dislodge thrombus or worsen bleeding.

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What is the answer to this General Surgery question?

The best answer is A, Elevate the leg and apply direct firm pressure. Venous bleeding is reduced by elevation and direct pressure.

Why is "Keep the leg dependent" not the answer?

Dependency increases venous pressure.

Why is "Apply a tourniquet above the wound immediately" not the answer?

Tourniquets are not routine and can be harmful.

Why is "Massage the vein" not the answer?

Massage may dislodge thrombus or worsen bleeding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Vascular surgery: varicose vein bleeding in General Surgery. A tourniquet can worsen venous pressure if applied incorrectly and is not routine first aid for varicose vein bleeding.

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 Vascular surgery: varicose vein bleeding?

Learn classic signs and eponyms alongside what they diagnose. Then use the flashcards and the other General Surgery 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.