Fetal presentation: 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 · Fetal presentation

Sample item

What fetal presentation is most favorable for vaginal delivery?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Cephalic presentation

The key Fetal presentation principle supports Cephalic presentation; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Option by option

  • A. Shoulder presentation

    Shoulder presentation may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

  • B. Cephalic presentation (correct)

    Correct. Cephalic presentation directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

  • C. Persistent brow only

    Persistent brow only is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

  • D. Transverse lie

    Transverse lie does not fit the stated fetal presentation situation.

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, Cephalic presentation. The key Fetal presentation principle supports Cephalic presentation; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Why is "Shoulder presentation" not the answer?

Shoulder presentation may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

Why is "Persistent brow only" not the answer?

Persistent brow only is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

Why is "Transverse lie" not the answer?

Transverse lie does not fit the stated fetal presentation situation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fetal presentation in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Cephalic presentation directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

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 Fetal presentation?

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.