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.

Try it

OBG · Labor

Sample item

What is the usual first stage of labor?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Cervical dilatation

The core Labor principle supports Cervical dilatation; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Delivery of placenta

    Delivery of placenta does not align with the expected labor finding or action.

  • B. Cervical dilatation (correct)

    Correct. Cervical dilatation directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • C. Postpartum recovery

    Postpartum recovery is not supported by the condition or priority described.

  • D. Expulsion of the fetus

    Expulsion of the fetus may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

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.

More OBG questions

Questions about this OBG question

What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, Cervical dilatation. The core Labor principle supports Cervical dilatation; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Delivery of placenta" not the answer?

Delivery of placenta does not align with the expected labor finding or action.

Why is "Postpartum recovery" not the answer?

Postpartum recovery is not supported by the condition or priority described.

Why is "Expulsion of the fetus" not the answer?

Expulsion of the fetus may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Cervical dilatation directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

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.