Intrapartum care: breech presentation: 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 · Intrapartum care: breech presentation

Sample item

At term, a fetus is in breech presentation. Which maneuver may be offered before labor in selected patients to attempt cephalic version?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. External cephalic version

External cephalic version applies pressure through the maternal abdomen to rotate a breech fetus toward cephalic presentation in selected cases. Eligibility and safety assessment are essential.

Option by option

  • A. External cephalic version (correct)

    Correct. ECV is used antenatally to turn a breech fetus.

  • B. McRoberts maneuver

    McRoberts is used for shoulder dystocia.

  • C. Manual removal of placenta

    Placental removal is a postpartum procedure.

  • D. Kristeller maneuver

    Fundal pressure is not a routine version maneuver and can be harmful.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, External cephalic version. External cephalic version applies pressure through the maternal abdomen to rotate a breech fetus toward cephalic presentation in selected cases.

Why is "McRoberts maneuver" not the answer?

McRoberts is used for shoulder dystocia.

Why is "Manual removal of placenta" not the answer?

Placental removal is a postpartum procedure.

Why is "Kristeller maneuver" not the answer?

Fundal pressure is not a routine version maneuver and can be harmful.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Intrapartum care: breech presentation in OBG. Eligibility and safety assessment are essential.

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 Intrapartum care: breech presentation?

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.