Labor: practice question

A OBG 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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OBG · Labor

Sample item

What is the usual first stage endpoint?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Full cervical dilatation

This item reviews Labor; Full cervical dilatation is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. First contraction only

    First contraction only is not supported by the key finding.

  • B. Full cervical dilatation (correct)

    Correct. Full cervical dilatation matches the defining feature.

  • C. Placental delivery

    Placental delivery does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Membrane rupture

    Membrane rupture is plausible but not the single best answer.

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 OBG question?

The best answer is B, Full cervical dilatation. This item reviews Labor; Full cervical dilatation is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "First contraction only" not the answer?

First contraction only is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Placental delivery" not the answer?

Placental delivery does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Membrane rupture" not the answer?

Membrane rupture is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Full cervical dilatation matches the defining feature.

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 Labor?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG 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.