This is Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing mcq set-4 containing mcq from question 31 to 35 in the series of hundreds Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ which are very important for staff nurse, AIIMS, PGIMER nursing recruitment examinations. MCQ are given below:
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ Question 31:-
The half life of hCG is about-
(a) 10 days (b) 24 hours (c) 24 days (d) 10 minutes
Ans: (b) 24 hours ✔
Rationale for Each Option:
(a) 10 days The half-life of hCG is not as long as 10 days. In fact, hCG is eliminated relatively quickly from the body, so this option is incorrect.
(b) 24 hours The half-life of hCG is typically around 24 to 36 hours. This is the correct range for how long hCG persists in the body before it is metabolized and excreted. This is the correct answer.
(c) 24 days A half-life of 24 days is too long for hCG. It is metabolized much faster, so this option is incorrect.
(d) 10 minutes A half-life of 10 minutes is far too short for hCG. It stays in the body for a much longer period, so this option is incorrect.
Correct Answer: (b) 24 hours
hCG has a half-life of about 24 to 36 hours, making (b) 24 hours the correct answer. Thank you for your patience, and I hope this helps clarify things!
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ Question 32:-
Frequency of micturition is an important symptom of pregnancy during first trimester. It is occured due to-
(a) Resting of the enlarged uterus on the bladder. (b) Increment in blood volume (c) Maternal weight gain. (d) All of the above
Ans: (a) Resting of the enlarged uterus on the bladder. ✔
Rationale for Each Option:
(a) Resting of the enlarged uterus on the bladder. In the first trimester, the uterus begins to enlarge, and as it grows, it may press on the bladder. This pressure can lead to increased frequency of urination (micturition), which is a common early pregnancy symptom. This is correct.
(b) Increment in blood volume. During pregnancy, blood volume increases, which may lead to more frequent urination. However, the increased blood volume is typically more significant in the second and third trimesters, not primarily in the first trimester. While it can contribute, it is not the primary cause of frequent urination in the first trimester. This is less significant compared to (a).
(c) Maternal weight gain. Maternal weight gain, especially in the first trimester, is minimal compared to later stages of pregnancy. While weight gain can contribute to bladder pressure later in pregnancy, it does not cause frequent micturition in the first trimester. This is incorrect.
(d) All of the above. Although blood volume and weight gain contribute to urinary frequency, the primary cause in the first trimester is the pressure of the enlarging uterus on the bladder, making this option partially correct. However, (a) is the most direct and primary cause. This is not fully correct as it includes less significant factors.
Correct Answer: (a) Resting of the enlarged uterus on the bladder.
The most significant cause of increased frequency of urination in the first trimester is the pressure of the enlarging uterus on the bladder. This makes (a) the correct answer.
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ Question 33:-
Softening of the cervix during pregnancy is termed as-
(a) Jacquemier’s sign Jacquemier’s sign refers to the bluish discoloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix due to increased blood flow during pregnancy, rather than the softening of the cervix. This is incorrect.
(b) Osiander’s sign Osiander’s sign is the pulsation of the vaginal arteries, which can sometimes be felt due to increased blood flow during pregnancy, but it does not refer to the softening of the cervix. This is incorrect.
(c) Goodell’s sign Goodell’s sign refers to the softening of the cervix during pregnancy, particularly in the early stages. This softening occurs due to increased vascularity and hormonal changes, making it easier to detect the pregnancy. This is the correct answer.
(d) Hegar’s sign Hegar’s sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment (not the cervix) during pregnancy, which is also an early sign of pregnancy but is distinct from Goodell’s sign. This is incorrect.
Correct Answer: (c) Goodell’s sign
The softening of the cervix during pregnancy is called Goodell’s sign, making it the correct answer.
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ Question 34:-
The important feature of second trimester of pregnancy-
(a) Amenorrhea Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) is a key feature in the first trimester of pregnancy, as menstruation stops once conception occurs. It is not typically associated with the second trimester. This is incorrect.
(b) Quickening Quickening refers to the first noticeable fetal movements that the mother can feel, usually occurring between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, making it a key feature of the second trimester. This is correct.
(c) Vomiting Vomiting is more common in the first trimester of pregnancy, often due to morning sickness, and tends to decrease in the second trimester. This is incorrect.
(d) Anorexia Anorexia (lack of appetite) may occur during pregnancy, but it is more commonly seen in the first trimester, especially during nausea and vomiting. It is not a characteristic feature of the second trimester. This is incorrect.
Correct Answer: (b) Quickening
The important feature of the second trimester is quickening, which refers to the first fetal movements that the mother can feel. This makes (b) the correct answer.
Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing MCQ Question 35:-
Cervical changes that take place during pregnancy are except-
(a) Cervix becomes soft (b) Cervix feels like the lips of the mouth (c) Bluish discolouration of the cervix (d) Cervix feel like the tip of nose.
Ans: (d) Cervix feel like the tip of nose. ✔
Rationale for Each Option:
(a) Cervix becomes soft During pregnancy, the cervix undergoes softening due to hormonal changes, particularly due to increased levels of progesterone. This is a normal cervical change during pregnancy. This is correct.
(b) Cervix feels like the lips of the mouth During pregnancy, the cervix may have a soft, spongy texture, which is often compared to the lips of the mouth, particularly in the early stages. This is correct.
(c) Bluish discoloration of the cervix Bluish discoloration of the cervix (known as Chadwick’s sign) occurs during pregnancy due to increased blood flow and is a typical finding. This is correct.
(d) Cervix feels like the tip of the nose During pregnancy, the cervix should not feel like the tip of the nose. The cervix becomes soft and spongy, not firm like the nose. The tip of the nose texture is usually associated with a non-pregnant cervix. This is incorrect.
Correct Answer: (d) Cervix feels like the tip of the nose.
The correct cervical change during pregnancy is that the cervix becomes soft and spongy, not hard like the tip of the nose. Therefore, (d) is the exception.
