Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Forceps and Vacuum
- Previous year questions on Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Forceps and Vacuum for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 35 live questions in Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Forceps and Vacuum.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Instrumental delivery system is
- AForceps only used in full cervical dilation
- BForceps used when ventouse fails✓ Correct answer
- CVentouse cannot be used in rotational deliveries of occipito-posterior and transverse presentations
- DForceps can be used in breech deliveries
Q2.Fenestration in the forceps blade mainly helps in which of the following function?
- AAllows blades to grip fetal head firmly✓ Correct answer
- BProtects fetal ears
- COffers smaller metal surface area aganist fetal skull
- DDecreases force of traction on maternal vaginal wall
Q3.Ideally, traction during vacuum extraction should be applied in which of the following manner?
- AContinously
- BIntermittently with cycles of 20seconds of traction followed by 1minute of rest
- CIntermittently and with contractions✓ Correct answer
- DIntermittently and between contraction
Q4.Least complication in outlet forceps is:
- AComplete perineal tear
- BVulval hematoma
- CExtension of episiotomy
- DCervical tear✓ Correct answer
Q5.All of the following complications are more common in ventouse assisted delivery than forceps except:
- ASubgaleal hemorrhage
- BCephalhematoma
- CIntracranial hemorrhage
- DTransient lateral rectus palsy✓ Correct answer
Q6.Which statements is true regarding VENTOUSE :
- AMinor scalp abrasions and subgaleal hematomas in new born are more frequent than forceps✓ Correct answer
- BCan be applied when foetal head is above the level of ischial spine
- CMaternal trauma is more frequent than forceps
- DCan not be used when fetal head is not fully rotated
Q7.Forceps are applied in all the following except :
- AAfter coming head in breech presentation
- BFace presentation
- COccipitoposterior
- DBrow presentation✓ Correct answer
Q8.Criteria for Forceps Application include all of the following EXCEPT:
- AFetal head at perineum
- BCervix fully dilated
- CAny station below '0'✓ Correct answer
- DSagittal suture in AP Diameter of Pelvis or < 45 degree sho of rotation.
Q9.All the following are criteria for outlet forceps application Except
- AFetal skull has reached pelvic floor
- BScalp is visible at the introitus without separating the labia
- CStation is between 0 and +2cm✓ Correct answer
- DRotation does not exceed 45degrees
Q10.Vacuum extraction is CONTRAINDICATED in: March 2013
- APremature babies✓ Correct answer
- BHea disease
- CMicrocephaly
- DPolyhydramnios
Answer key
Q1: B. Forceps used when ventouse fails; Q2: A. Allows blades to grip fetal head firmly; Q3: C. Intermittently and with contractions; Q4: D. Cervical tear; Q5: D. Transient lateral rectus palsy; Q6: A. Minor scalp abrasions and subgaleal hematomas in new born are more frequent than forceps; Q7: D. Brow presentation; Q8: C. Any station below '0'; Q9: C. Station is between 0 and +2cm; Q10: A. Premature babies.
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