Nasal obstruction: epistaxis: 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 · Nasal obstruction: epistaxis

Sample item

Most anterior nosebleeds arise from which vascular area?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Little area on the anterior nasal septum

Most epistaxis arises from Little area, an anteroinferior septal vascular plexus. First aid includes firm pressure to the soft part of the nose while leaning forward.

Option by option

  • A. Little area on the anterior nasal septum (correct)

    Correct. Little area is the common site of anterior epistaxis.

  • B. The mastoid antrum

    The mastoid antrum is within the temporal bone.

  • C. The middle ear promontory

    The promontory is a middle-ear structure.

  • D. The cricothyroid membrane

    The cricothyroid membrane is an airway landmark.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Little area on the anterior nasal septum. Most epistaxis arises from Little area, an anteroinferior septal vascular plexus.

Why is "The mastoid antrum" not the answer?

The mastoid antrum is within the temporal bone.

Why is "The middle ear promontory" not the answer?

The promontory is a middle-ear structure.

Why is "The cricothyroid membrane" not the answer?

The cricothyroid membrane is an airway landmark.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nasal obstruction: epistaxis in ENT. First aid includes firm pressure to the soft part of the nose while leaning forward.

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 Nasal obstruction: epistaxis?

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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.