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 finding indicates rupture of membranes?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Leakage of amniotic fluid

The key Labor principle supports Leakage of amniotic fluid; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Option by option

  • A. Leakage of amniotic fluid (correct)

    Correct. Leakage of amniotic fluid directly matches the pivotal finding in this sample.

  • B. Painless visual blur

    Painless visual blur is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

  • C. Progressive hearing loss

    Progressive hearing loss does not fit the stated labor situation.

  • D. New skin rash

    New skin rash may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

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 A, Leakage of amniotic fluid. The key Labor principle supports Leakage of amniotic fluid; it is the answer that best accounts for the maternal, fetal, or pediatric clinical clue given here.

Why is "Painless visual blur" not the answer?

Painless visual blur is not supported by the presentation or management priority described.

Why is "Progressive hearing loss" not the answer?

Progressive hearing loss does not fit the stated labor situation.

Why is "New skin rash" not the answer?

New skin rash may apply in another setting but is not the most appropriate answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Leakage of amniotic fluid 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 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.