CT head: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · CT head

Sample item

What CT finding can indicate raised intracranial pressure?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Midline shift

This item reviews CT head; Midline shift is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Midline shift (correct)

    Correct. Midline shift fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • B. Gallstones

    Gallstones is not supported by the scenario.

  • C. Dental caries

    Dental caries is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Normal ventricles only

    Normal ventricles only does not fit the stated pattern.

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 Radiology question?

The best answer is A, Midline shift. This item reviews CT head; Midline shift is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Gallstones" not the answer?

Gallstones is not supported by the scenario.

Why is "Dental caries" not the answer?

Dental caries is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Normal ventricles only" not the answer?

Normal ventricles only does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests CT head in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Midline shift fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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 CT head?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.