MCQ Collection
NRE Medical Step I MCQs
Practice NRE Medical Step I questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: D. Shoulder dystocia
Explanation:
Shoulder dystocia is failure of the fetal shoulders to deliver spontaneously after the head.
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Correct Answer: C. Ovarian torsion
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Ovarian torsion is twisting of the adnexa that compromises blood flow and causes acute pelvic pain.
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Correct Answer: D. Cervical screening
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Cervical screening is testing intended to detect precancerous cervical changes before invasive cancer develops.
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Correct Answer: A. Neonatal jaundice
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Neonatal jaundice is yellow discoloration in a newborn caused by elevated bilirubin.
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Correct Answer: D. Surgical site infection
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Surgical site infection is infection involving an incision or operated space after a surgical procedure.
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Correct Answer: C. Bronchiolitis
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Bronchiolitis is a viral lower-airway illness in infants causing cough, wheeze and increased work of breathing.
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Correct Answer: B. Pre-eclampsia
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Pre-eclampsia is new hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy with proteinuria or maternal organ dysfunction.
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Correct Answer: D. Eclampsia
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Eclampsia is generalised seizures in a pregnant or postpartum patient with pre-eclampsia when no other cause explains them.
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Correct Answer: C. Placenta praevia
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Placenta praevia is placental implantation near or over the internal cervical os, classically causing painless bleeding.
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Correct Answer: B. Placental abruption
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Placental abruption is premature separation of a normally implanted placenta, often causing painful bleeding.
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Correct Answer: A. Postpartum haemorrhage
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Postpartum haemorrhage is excessive bleeding after birth requiring rapid assessment and management.
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Correct Answer: C. Ectopic pregnancy
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Ectopic pregnancy is implantation of a pregnancy outside the endometrial cavity, most often in a fallopian tube.