Postpartum Care Practice Questions

Question 1

Most probable cause of heavy bleeding in a P2L2 during tenth day post partum is:

Accepted Answer

Retained bits of cotyledons and membranes

Answer

Infected episiotomy wound

Answer

Resumption of menstruation

Answer

Subinvolution of placental site

Question 2

A 28-year-old postpartum woman presents with uterine atony and heavy bleeding. Which medication should be avoided due to a history of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Methylergonovine

Answer

Carboprost

Answer

Misoprostol

Answer

Oxytocin

Question 3

Which of the following are correct regarding puerperal blues ?
I. Its incidence is around 50 %.
II. There is no specific metabolic or endocrine derangement.
III. Treatment is reassurance and psychological support.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

I, II and III

Answer

I and II only

Answer

II and III only

Answer

I and III only

Question 4

A pregnant woman with a known case of asthma is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Which drug is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Carboprost

Answer

Methyl ergometrine

Answer

Misoprostol

Answer

Oxytocin

Question 5

Best long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) that can be inserted immediately postpartum in a lactating mother is:

Accepted Answer

Post Partum IUCD

Answer

Depot provera

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

Answer

Calendar method

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a cause of postpartum hemorrhage in a well-contracted uterus?

Accepted Answer

Atony of uterus

Answer

Vaginal tear

Answer

Cervical laceration

Answer

Retained placenta

Question 7

A mother delivers in a rural area under the guidance of a skilled care attendant. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the care provided by the skilled care attendant at birth?

Accepted Answer

Bathe the baby with warm water

Answer

Start breastfeeding as early as possible

Answer

Cover the baby's head and body

Answer

Clear the eyes with a sterile swab

Answer

Dry the baby thoroughly and stimulate breathing

Question 8

Which one of the following is not a cause of secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Placenta previa

Answer

Endometritis

Answer

Polyp

Answer

Retained bits of placenta

Question 9

In a 34-week pregnancy with low-lying placenta previa and a floating head, with a hemoglobin level of 11 gm%, what should be the further line of management?

Accepted Answer

Expectant management

Answer

Cesarean section

Answer

Blood transfusion

Answer

Induction of labor

Question 10

A 28-year-old pregnant woman presents with severe hypertension and proteinuria. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsant and antihypertensive therapy

Answer

Emergency cesarean section

Answer

Induction of labor if stable

Answer

Observation and monitoring

Postpartum Care

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Normal Puerperium

Lactation and Breastfeeding

Postpartum Complications

Postpartum Depression and Psychiatric Disorders

Contraception After Delivery

Postpartum Infections

Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage

Recovery After Cesarean Delivery

Postpartum Exercise and Rehabilitation

Follow-up and Future Pregnancy Planning

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About Postpartum Care for NEET-PG

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