NRE Medical Step I MCQs

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a syndrome characterised by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovarian morphology after exclusion of mimics.

Endometriosis is endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity causing inflammation and pain.

Uterine fibroid is a benign smooth-muscle tumour of the uterus.

Bishop score is a cervical assessment used to estimate readiness for induction of labour.

Partograph is a graphical labour record used to monitor progress and maternal-fetal condition.

Small-bowel obstruction is mechanical or functional blockage causing pain, vomiting, distension and reduced passage of stool or flatus.

Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly due to cystic-duct obstruction by a stone.

Inguinal hernia is protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal region.

Wound dehiscence is partial or complete separation of a surgical wound after closure.

Preoperative assessment is systematic evaluation of surgical risk, comorbidity, medicines, airway and planned procedure.

Postoperative atelectasis is collapse of alveoli after surgery, promoted by pain, shallow breathing and immobility.

Deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis is mechanical or pharmacological measures used to reduce perioperative venous thromboembolism.