Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management
- Previous year questions on Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology section of the exam.
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- 26 live questions in Postpartum Haemorrhage and Its Management.
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- Question set last updated 27 Aug 2026.
Q1.A 34 years old lady with 4 children, after 5th normal vaginal delivery, excessive bleeding occurs after placenta is removed. What is the cause for this?
- AEstrogen
- BProgesterone
- CFSH and LH
- DPPH✓ Correct answer
Q2.Most common cause of secondary PPH is :
- AUterine inertia
- BRetained placenta✓ Correct answer
- CEpisiotomy
- DCervical tear
Q3.After a normal delivery in a 27-year-old female, placenta is still attached with uterus. Most common complication which can occur due to forceful traction of cord?
- AHemorrhage
- BUterine inversion✓ Correct answer
- CUterine rupture
- DPlacenta retraction
Q4.PGF2 alpha maximum dose in PPH management which can be given over 24 hours is-
- A250 mg
- B200 mg
- C2 mg✓ Correct answer
- D20 mg
Q5.According to WHO, what is given to prevent PPH by active management of third stage of labour?
- AIV PGF2 alpha agonist
- BIM oxytocin✓ Correct answer
- CIV ergometrine
- DPerrectal prostaglandins
Q6.A 22-year-old P2L2, presented with a profuse bleed after a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. Physical examination revealed a boggy uterus, and a bedside sonogram indicates the presence of placental tissue. Most probable diagnosis is
- ASuccenturiate placenta✓ Correct answer
- BVasa previa
- CPlacenta previa
- DMembranaceous placenta
Q7.Which One of the following is not a cause of secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage?
- APlacenta previa✓ Correct answer
- BRetained bits of placenta
- CEndometritis
- DPolyp
Q8.Drug of choice in postpartum hemorrhage resistant to oxytocin and Ergometrine:
- ACarboprost✓ Correct answer
- BDinoprostone
- CDinoprost
- DMisoprostol
Q9.The patient is delivered by cesarean section under general anaesthesia. The baby and placenta are easily delivered, but the uterus is noted to be boggy and atonic despite the intravenous infusion of Pitocin. All of the following are appropriate agents to use next Except
- AMethylergonovine (Methergine) administered intramuscularly
- BProstaglandin F2a intramuscularly
- CMisoprostol (Cytotec) suppositories
- DTerbutaline administered intravenously✓ Correct answer
Q10.A multigravida woman in labor room, after delivery and placenta removal, uncontrolled bleeding was seen. What is the most common cause of PPH in this woman?
- AAtonic✓ Correct answer
- BTraumatic PPH
- CClotting factor deficiency
- DRetained tissues
Answer key
Q1: D. PPH; Q2: B. Retained placenta; Q3: B. Uterine inversion; Q4: C. 2 mg; Q5: B. IM oxytocin; Q6: A. Succenturiate placenta; Q7: A. Placenta previa; Q8: A. Carboprost; Q9: D. Terbutaline administered intravenously; Q10: A. Atonic.
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
- 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
- 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