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 is the most common cause of primary postpartum hemorrhage?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Uterine atony

The core Postpartum hemorrhage principle supports Uterine atony; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Option by option

  • A. Retained cataract

    Retained cataract does not align with the expected postpartum hemorrhage finding or action.

  • B. Uterine atony (correct)

    Correct. Uterine atony directly addresses the important clue in the stem.

  • C. Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism is not supported by the condition or priority described.

  • D. Otitis media

    Otitis media 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.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, Uterine atony. The core Postpartum hemorrhage principle supports Uterine atony; it best explains the clinical feature or management priority stated in this original sample.

Why is "Retained cataract" not the answer?

Retained cataract does not align with the expected postpartum hemorrhage finding or action.

Why is "Hyperthyroidism" not the answer?

Hyperthyroidism is not supported by the condition or priority described.

Why is "Otitis media" not the answer?

Otitis media may be considered elsewhere but is not the best response here.

What concept does this question test?

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