Labour: 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 · Labour

Sample item

What does the Bishop score assess?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. The favourability of the cervix for induction of labour

The Bishop score combines cervical dilatation, effacement, station, consistency and position. A score above 8 predicts a successful induction, whereas a low score suggests cervical ripening with prostaglandins first.

Option by option

  • A. Neonatal condition at birth

    Neonatal condition is scored with the Apgar score.

  • B. The favourability of the cervix for induction of labour (correct)

    Correct. It predicts the likelihood of induction succeeding.

  • C. Adequacy of the maternal pelvis

    Pelvic adequacy is assessed clinically and by pelvimetry.

  • D. Fetal well-being during labour

    Fetal well-being is assessed by cardiotocography, not the Bishop score.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, The favourability of the cervix for induction of labour. The Bishop score combines cervical dilatation, effacement, station, consistency and position.

Why is "Neonatal condition at birth" not the answer?

Neonatal condition is scored with the Apgar score.

Why is "Adequacy of the maternal pelvis" not the answer?

Pelvic adequacy is assessed clinically and by pelvimetry.

Why is "Fetal well-being during labour" not the answer?

Fetal well-being is assessed by cardiotocography, not the Bishop score.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labour in OBG. A score above 8 predicts a successful induction, whereas a low score suggests cervical ripening with prostaglandins first.

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 Labour?

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.