Physiology of Labor Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following options include cardinal movements that occur during labor?

Accepted Answer

Descent, Flexion, Internal Rotation

Answer

Engagement

Answer

Shoulder Dystocia

Answer

External Rotation

Question 2

Oxytocin causes all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Milk production

Answer

Milk ejection

Answer

Induction of labour

Answer

Stimulates myoepithelial cells

Question 3

What is the expected rate of cervical dilatation per hour during active labor in a primigravida?

Accepted Answer

1.0 cm

Answer

1.5 cm

Answer

2 cm

Answer

1-7 cm per hour

Question 4

Which of the following is consistent with a decision to perform a cerclage?

Accepted Answer

Cervix dilated to 3 cm

Answer

Gestation of 26 weeks

Answer

Uterine bleeding

Answer

Uterine contractions

Question 5

When a fetus is in an attitude of flexion, which presentation is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Cephalic

Answer

Brow

Answer

Face

Answer

Transverse

Question 6

What marks the beginning of the second stage of labor?

Accepted Answer

Complete cervical dilation

Answer

Beginning of fetal descent

Answer

Expulsion of placenta

Answer

Internal rotation during labor

Question 7

The suckling reflex:

Accepted Answer

Has afferent neuronal and efferent hormonal components

Answer

Increases the release of dopamine from the arcuate nucleus

Answer

Increases placental lactogen secretion

Answer

Triggers the release of oxytocin by stimulating the supraoptic nuclei

Question 8

Converting frank breech presentation into footling breech presentation within the upper birth canal is called

Accepted Answer

Decomposition

Answer

Displacement

Answer

Relaxation

Answer

Conversion

Question 9

Palmer sign is related to ?

Accepted Answer

Uterine contractions palpable through rectum during labor

Answer

Increased pulsations in uterine arteries

Answer

Bluish discoloration of cervix and vagina

Answer

Softening of the cervix during pregnancy

Question 10

During delivery of HIV infected women, which of the following are recommended ?

1. Zidovudine (ZDV) is given at the onset of labour.

2. Elective caesarean delivery reduces the risk of vertical transmission.

3. Amniotomy and oxytocin augmentation should be done.

4. Antiretroviral therapy should be given to all neonates.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Physiology of Labor — MCQs

Physiology of Labor — MCQs

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