Abnormal Labour and Dystocia
- Previous year questions on Abnormal Labour and Dystocia for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 24 live questions in Abnormal Labour and Dystocia.
- 2 of 24 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which one of the following is not characteristic of precipitate labour?
- ASmall baby
- BLack of caput
- CPrimiparity✓ Correct answer
- DAccidental death
Q2.During delivery, the baby's head was delivered but shoulders not delivered after one minute. What's the next step ?
- AEmergency LSCS
- BCleidotomy
- CLateral traction
- DMcRoberts Maneuver✓ Correct answer
Q3.Shoulder dystocia is managed by-
- ASharp flexion of hip joints towards abdomen
- BSuprapubic pressure✓ Correct answer
- C90 degree rotation of posterior shoulder
- DEmergency c-section
Q4."Turtle neck sign" is associated with
- AAnencephaly
- BExtended breech
- CShoulder dystocia✓ Correct answer
- DCongenital goiter
Q5.Shoulder dystocia is managed by all of the following except:-
- AZavanelli restitution
- BSuprapubic pressure
- CWoods cork screw method
- DFundal pressure by an able nurse✓ Correct answer
Q6.Prolonged latent phase in nullipara is defined as one exceeding
- A10 hours
- B14 hours
- C18 hours
- D20 hours✓ Correct answer
Q7.Which of the following maneuvers is not used for the management of shoulder dystocia?
- AMcRoberts maneuver
- BSuprapubic pressure
- CWoods corkscrew maneuver
- DMauriceau Smellie Veit maneuver✓ Correct answer
Q8.Sudden hyperflexion of thigh over abdomen (Mc Roberts manoeuvre) with of the following nerve is commonly involved?
- ACommon peroneal nerve
- BObturator nerve
- CLumbosacral trunk
- DLateral cutaneous Nerve of thigh✓ Correct answer
Q9.All are done in management of shoulder dystocia except:
- AFundal pressure✓ Correct answer
- BMc Roberts manoeuvre
- CSuprapubic pressure
- DWoods manoeuvre
Q10.A woman comes with obstructed labour and is grossly dehydrated. Investigations reveal fetal demise. What will be the management ?
- ACraniotomy
- BDecapitation
- CCesarean section✓ Correct answer
- DForceps extraction
Answer key
Q1: C. Primiparity; Q2: D. McRoberts Maneuver; Q3: B. Suprapubic pressure; Q4: C. Shoulder dystocia; Q5: D. Fundal pressure by an able nurse; Q6: D. 20 hours; Q7: D. Mauriceau Smellie Veit maneuver; Q8: D. Lateral cutaneous Nerve of thigh; Q9: A. Fundal pressure; Q10: C. Cesarean section.
Other topics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs
- Physiology of Conception and Fertilisation
- The Maternal Pelvis and Fetal Skull
- The Placenta and Fetal Membranes
- Sexual Development, Puberty and Adolescent Gynaecology
- Maternal Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Diagnosis and Antenatal Assessment
- Antenatal Screening and Investigations
- Imaging in Obstetrics
- Normal Labour: Stages and Mechanism
- Labour Induction and Augmentation
- Malpresentations and Malpositions
- Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Forceps and Vacuum
- Caesarean Delivery and Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
- Puerperium
- Multiple Pregnancy
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Abortion and Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
- Antepartum Haemorrhage
- Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management
- Preterm Labour and Post-term Pregnancy
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Fetal Growth Restriction and Fetal Surveillance
- Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
- Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
- Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
- Rhesus Isoimmunisation and Haemolytic Disease
- Liver Disease and Infections in Pregnancy
- Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Urogynaecology and Urinary Incontinence
- Prolapse
- Uterine Fibroids
- Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
- Ovarian Disorders
- Contraception and Sterilisation
- Vaginitis and Vaginal Infections
- Infections of the Vulva
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Genital Tuberculosis
- Infertility
- Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Ovarian Tumours
- Vulval and Vaginal Malignancies
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