Top 5 MCQs on Obstetrics

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on obstetrics You Must Know Now

Here are 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on obstetrics for midwives and nursing students.

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1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the initiation of uterine contractions during labor?

   A) Estrogen

   B) Progesterone

   C) Oxytocin

   D) Prolactin

2. What is the normal duration of a full-term pregnancy?

   A) 36 weeks

   B) 38 weeks

   C) 40 weeks

   D) 42 weeks

3. Which presentation refers to a baby positioned with the buttocks or feet entering the birth canal first?

   A) Vertex presentation

   B) Breech presentation

   C) Face presentation

   D) Transverse presentation

4. Which stage of labor involves the actual birth of the baby and typically lasts from the time of complete cervical dilation to birth?

   A) First stage

   B) Second stage

   C) Third stage

   D) Fourth stage

5. What is the purpose of the Apgar score assessment conducted immediately after birth?

   A) To determine the baby's weight

   B) To assess the mother's condition after delivery

   C) To evaluate the baby's physical condition and overall well-being

   D) To calculate the duration of labor

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