Labor: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Labor

Sample item

What describes fetus lying transverse to maternal axis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Transverse lie

This item reviews Labor; Transverse lie is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Transverse lie (correct)

    Correct. Transverse lie matches the defining feature.

  • B. Frank breech

    Frank breech is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • C. Vertex presentation

    Vertex presentation does not fit the stated presentation.

  • D. Cephalic flexion

    Cephalic flexion is not supported by the key finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Transverse lie. This item reviews Labor; Transverse lie is the best answer because it directly fits the maternal or pediatric pattern described.

Why is "Frank breech" not the answer?

Frank breech is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Vertex presentation" not the answer?

Vertex presentation does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Cephalic flexion" not the answer?

Cephalic flexion is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Labor in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct. Transverse lie matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Labor?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.