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 first bedside measure for most uncomplicated anterior nosebleeds?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Firmly pinch the soft part of the nose while leaning forward

Firm pressure over the soft nasal alae while leaning forward compresses the anterior septal vessels and reduces blood swallowing; persistent or heavy bleeding needs escalation and direct assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Firmly pinch the soft part of the nose while leaning forward (correct)

    Correct: forward lean and firm soft-nose compression are first-line measures.

  • B. Apply ear drops to both ears

    Ear drops have no role in epistaxis control.

  • C. Insert a cotton swab deeply without visualization

    Blind deep instrumentation can traumatize the nose and worsen bleeding.

  • D. Lie flat and swallow all blood

    Lying flat increases blood swallowing and aspiration risk.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Firmly pinch the soft part of the nose while leaning forward. Firm pressure over the soft nasal alae while leaning forward compresses the anterior septal vessels and reduces blood swallowing; persistent or heavy bleeding needs escalation and direct assessment.

Why is "Apply ear drops to both ears" not the answer?

Ear drops have no role in epistaxis control.

Why is "Insert a cotton swab deeply without visualization" not the answer?

Blind deep instrumentation can traumatize the nose and worsen bleeding.

Why is "Lie flat and swallow all blood" not the answer?

Lying flat increases blood swallowing and aspiration risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Rhinology in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: forward lean and firm soft-nose compression are first-line measures.

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.