Rhinology: practice question

A ENT 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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ENT · Rhinology

Sample item

What is the immediate first-aid measure for most anterior epistaxis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Firm compression of the soft nose

The finding is best explained by Firm compression of the soft nose; this is the key Rhinology principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Insert a tongue depressor

    Insert a tongue depressor can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Firm compression of the soft nose (correct)

    Correct. Firm compression of the soft nose is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

  • C. Apply ear drops

    Apply ear drops does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

  • D. Tilt head backward

    Tilt head backward does not account for the defining rhinology feature.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Firm compression of the soft nose. The finding is best explained by Firm compression of the soft nose; this is the key Rhinology principle that matches the presentation described in the question.

Why is "Insert a tongue depressor" not the answer?

Insert a tongue depressor can occur in a different setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Apply ear drops" not the answer?

Apply ear drops does not fit the symptom pattern or examination finding provided.

Why is "Tilt head backward" not the answer?

Tilt head backward does not account for the defining rhinology feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct. Firm compression of the soft nose is the appropriate conclusion for the decisive clue.

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 Rhinology?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT 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.