Normal Labour: Stages and Mechanism
- Previous year questions on Normal Labour: Stages and Mechanism 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 Normal Labour: Stages and Mechanism.
- 1 of 35 questions carries a verified exam year: 2019.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology is worth about 30 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.Hart's rule is related to
- AMechanism of Internal rotation✓ Correct answer
- BMechanism of Crowning
- CMechanism of Engagement
- DMechanism of Restitution
Q2.Fetal position refers to
- AThe relationship of an arbitrarily chosen portion of the fetal presenting part to the right or left side of the birth canal✓ Correct answer
- BThat portion of the fetal body that is either foremost within the birth canal or in closest proximity to it
- CThe relation of the fetal long axis to that of the mother
- DThe form of an ovoid mass that corresponds roughly to the shape of the uterine cavity
Q3.Episiotomy posteriorly beyond perineal body injuring the structure immediately posterior to it Which structure is injured
- AExternal anal sphincter✓ Correct answer
- BIschiocavernosus
- CBulbospongiosus
- Durethral sphincter
Q4.Recently according to ACOG and society for maternal-fetal medicine, Active labor is redefined to start at
- A3cm
- B4cm
- C5cm
- D6cm✓ Correct answer
Q5.When the lowermost portion of the presenting fetal part is at the level of the spines, fetal station designated is
- A-2
- B-1
- C0✓ Correct answer
- D1
Q6.During the delivery, it is necessary to do an episiotomy. The tear extends through sphincter of the rectum, but the rectal mucosa is intact. How would you classify this type of perineal tear?
- AIst Degree
- B2nd degree
- C3rd degree✓ Correct answer
- D4th degree
Q7.Pain in early labor is transmitted through
- AT11 - T12✓ Correct answer
- BL2 - L3
- CL4 - L5
- DS2 - S3
Q8.Angle of cut in episiotomy is?
- A60 degrees at the midline✓ Correct answer
- B30 degree at the midline
- C45 degree at the midline
- D15 degree at the midline
Q9.Which of the following is not true about latent phase of labour?
- AAccording to ACOG it starts after 3-4 cm cervical dilatation but they are planning to increase it to 5 cm
- BBegins at the end of active phase and is a part of 1st stage of labour✓ Correct answer
- CPatient may present with false labour due to mild cramps
- DStarts with contractions of the uterus
Q10.A midwife at a PI-IC is monitoring pregnancy and maintaining the paograph of pregnancy progression. At how much cervical dilation should the paograph plotting be staed?
- A4 cm✓ Correct answer
- B5 cm
- C6 cm
- D8 cm
Answer key
Q1: A. Mechanism of Internal rotation; Q2: A. The relationship of an arbitrarily chosen portion of the fetal presenting part to the right or left side of the birth canal; Q3: A. External anal sphincter; Q4: D. 6cm; Q5: C. 0; Q6: C. 3rd degree; Q7: A. T11 - T12; Q8: A. 60 degrees at the midline; Q9: B. Begins at the end of active phase and is a part of 1st stage of labour; Q10: A. 4 cm.
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
- Abnormal Labour and Dystocia
- 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
- Carcinoma of the Cervix
- Carcinoma of the Endometrium
- Obstetric and Gynaecological Instruments