Chest imaging: 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 · Chest imaging

Sample item

What finding on chest radiograph can suggest cardiomegaly?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Increased cardiothoracic ratio

The essential Chest imaging principle supports Increased cardiothoracic ratio; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Bilateral rib notching only

    Bilateral rib notching only is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

  • B. Increased cardiothoracic ratio (correct)

    Correct. Increased cardiothoracic ratio matches the decisive detail in this sample.

  • C. Normal lung volumes

    Normal lung volumes can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

  • D. Small hilar shadow only

    Small hilar shadow only does not fit the stated chest imaging feature.

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 B, Increased cardiothoracic ratio. The essential Chest imaging principle supports Increased cardiothoracic ratio; it is the option that most directly explains the image characteristic, safe modality choice, or oral-health finding described.

Why is "Bilateral rib notching only" not the answer?

Bilateral rib notching only is unsupported by the imaging or dental information provided.

Why is "Normal lung volumes" not the answer?

Normal lung volumes can be useful elsewhere but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Small hilar shadow only" not the answer?

Small hilar shadow only does not fit the stated chest imaging feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Chest imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Increased cardiothoracic ratio matches the decisive detail in this sample.

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 Chest imaging?

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.