Obstetric anaesthesia: practice question

A Anaesthesia 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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Anaesthesia · Obstetric anaesthesia

Sample item

Why is left uterine displacement used in late pregnancy during resuscitation?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Reduce aortocaval compression by uterus

The gravid uterus can compress inferior vena cava and aorta supine, reducing venous return; left displacement improves maternal circulation.

Option by option

  • A. Replace chest compressions

    Chest compressions remain necessary when indicated.

  • B. Increase aspiration risk

    It does not increase aspiration risk.

  • C. Induce labour immediately

    It does not induce labour.

  • D. Reduce aortocaval compression by uterus (correct)

    Correct: it relieves aortocaval compression.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is D, Reduce aortocaval compression by uterus. The gravid uterus can compress inferior vena cava and aorta supine, reducing venous return; left displacement improves maternal circulation.

Why is "Replace chest compressions" not the answer?

Chest compressions remain necessary when indicated.

Why is "Increase aspiration risk" not the answer?

It does not increase aspiration risk.

Why is "Induce labour immediately" not the answer?

It does not induce labour.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Obstetric anaesthesia in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct: it relieves aortocaval compression.

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 Obstetric anaesthesia?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia 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.