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 does rupture of membranes before labor onset describe?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Prelabor rupture of membranes

This item reviews Labor; Prelabor rupture of membranes is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Endometritis

    Endometritis is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Prelabor rupture of membranes (correct)

    Correct. Prelabor rupture of membranes matches the defining feature.

  • C. Eclampsia

    Eclampsia is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Postpartum hemorrhage

    Postpartum hemorrhage does not fit the stated presentation.

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, Prelabor rupture of membranes. This item reviews Labor; Prelabor rupture of membranes is the best answer because it directly fits the obstetric or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Endometritis" not the answer?

Endometritis is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Eclampsia" not the answer?

Eclampsia is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Postpartum hemorrhage" not the answer?

Postpartum hemorrhage does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Prelabor rupture of membranes 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.