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 is the first stage of labor?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Cervical dilation

The first stage of labor extends from the onset of established labor until complete cervical dilatation and includes latent and active phases.

Option by option

  • A. Cervical dilation (correct)

    Correct: first stage ends at full cervical dilatation.

  • B. Postpartum recovery

    Postpartum recovery follows delivery.

  • C. Delivery of placenta

    Placental delivery is the third stage.

  • D. Birth of fetus only

    Birth occurs during the second stage.

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, Cervical dilation. The first stage of labor extends from the onset of established labor until complete cervical dilatation and includes latent and active phases.

Why is "Postpartum recovery" not the answer?

Postpartum recovery follows delivery.

Why is "Delivery of placenta" not the answer?

Placental delivery is the third stage.

Why is "Birth of fetus only" not the answer?

Birth occurs during the second stage.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: first stage ends at full cervical dilatation.

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.