Postpartum hemorrhage: 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 · Postpartum hemorrhage

Sample item

What are retained placental tissue and uterine atony causes of?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Postpartum hemorrhage

This item reviews Postpartum hemorrhage; Postpartum hemorrhage is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. PCOS

    PCOS is not supported by the key finding.

  • B. Ectopic pregnancy

    Ectopic pregnancy does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Hyperemesis

    Hyperemesis is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Postpartum hemorrhage (correct)

    Correct. Postpartum hemorrhage matches the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Postpartum hemorrhage. This item reviews Postpartum hemorrhage; Postpartum hemorrhage is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "PCOS" not the answer?

PCOS is not supported by the key finding.

Why is "Ectopic pregnancy" not the answer?

Ectopic pregnancy does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Hyperemesis" not the answer?

Hyperemesis is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Postpartum hemorrhage in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Postpartum hemorrhage 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 Postpartum hemorrhage?

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.