OBSTETRICS PAPER 1- MARCH 2016- 4TH MBBS KUHS



Q.P. Code: 309001                     Reg. no.: ………………… 
Third Professional MBBS (Part II) Degree  Examinations, March 2016 
Obstetrics & Social Obstetrics - I 
Time: 2 Hours                                                 Total Marks: 40 


  • Answer all questions
  • Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essay: (10)

1. A 26 years old G2P1L1 with 34 weeks of gestation presenting with painless bleeding PV. Answer the following:


  • What is the diagnosis.
  • What are the maternal complications
  • Mention the investigation to be done
  • Describe the management (1+2+3+4=10) 

Short Essays: (3x4=12)

2. Hyperemesis gravidarum
3. Secondary post partum hemorrhage
4. Down’s syndrome

Short notes: (2x3=6)

5. Carbohydrate  metabolism in pregnancy
6. Anencephaly

Answer briefly: (3x2=6)

7. Puerperal sepsis
8. Role of prostaglandins in obstetrics
9. Neonatal jaundice

One word answers: (4x1=4)
10. Maternal  mortality ratio
11. Twin peak sign is characteristic US finding in
12. Maneuver to correct shoulder dystocia
13. Post term pregnancy

Draw and label: (2x1=2)
14. Succenturiate lobe of placenta
15. Fetal skull showing important diameters of obstetrics significance