Embolism: practice question

A Pathology 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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Pathology · Embolism

Sample item

What embolus can follow long-bone fracture?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Fat embolus

This item reviews Embolism; Fat embolus is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Fat embolus (correct)

    Correct. Fat embolus fits the defining mechanism.

  • B. Cholesterol only

    Cholesterol only is unsupported by the key feature.

  • C. Tumor only

    Tumor only is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Air embolus only

    Air embolus 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 Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Fat embolus. This item reviews Embolism; Fat embolus is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Cholesterol only" not the answer?

Cholesterol only is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "Tumor only" not the answer?

Tumor only is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Air embolus only" not the answer?

Air embolus only does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Embolism in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Fat embolus fits the defining mechanism.

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 Embolism?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology 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.