mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #525

A patient with a fractured arm develops swelling. The direct cause is:

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #525

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a fractured arm develops swelling. The direct cause is:

    • A) Bacterial infection
    • B) Blood vessel rupture
    • C) Muscle atrophy
    • D) Lymph node activation

    Answer: Blood vessel rupture

    Explanation: Fractures damage vessels, causing hematoma. A is secondary to open wounds. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.