Female Pelvis Exam Questions | Short, MCQ, Essay & Viva for GNM 3rd Year

 

Female Pelvis – Exam Questions Bank (GNM 1st Year)

By Emanuel Ind, RN (ANMC, INC)

Short Answer Questions (2–3 Marks)

  1. Define female pelvis.
  2. What is true pelvis?
  3. What is false pelvis?
  4. Name the bones forming the pelvis.
  5. What is pelvic inlet?
  6. What is pelvic outlet?
  7. Define pelvic cavity.
  8. What is gynecoid pelvis?
  9. What is android pelvis?
  10. What is obstetric conjugate?
  11. What is diagonal conjugate?
  12. List types of female pelvis.
  13. What is transverse diameter?
  14. What is anteroposterior diameter?
  15. What is the function of pelvis?

Objective Type Questions (MCQs)

  1. The ideal pelvis for normal delivery is:
    a) Android
    b) Anthropoid
    c) Gynecoid
    d) Platypelloid
    Answer: Gynecoid

  2. The narrowest diameter important in labour is:
    a) True conjugate
    b) Obstetric conjugate
    c) Diagonal conjugate
    d) Transverse diameter
    Answer: Obstetric conjugate

  3. Pelvic inlet is:
    a) Lower opening
    b) Upper opening
    c) Middle part
    d) Side part
    Answer: Upper opening

  4. Android pelvis is:
    a) Round
    b) Flat
    c) Heart-shaped
    d) Oval
    Answer: Heart-shaped

  5. Number of pelvic types:
    a) 2
    b) 3
    c) 4
    d) 5
    Answer: 4

Essay Type Questions

5 Marks

  1. Describe the structure of female pelvis.
  2. Write types of female pelvis with features.
  3. Explain pelvic inlet, cavity and outlet.
  4. Write short note on pelvic diameters.

10 Marks

  1. Describe in detail the structure, types and diameters of female pelvis.
  2. Explain different types of pelvis and their importance in labour.
  3. Discuss pelvic diameters and their role in childbirth.

Viva Questions

  • What is pelvis?
  • How many types of pelvis?
  • Which pelvis is best for delivery?
  • What is obstetric conjugate?
  • Why is pelvis important in labour?
  • What is pelvic inlet?
  • What is pelvic outlet?
  • Name bones of pelvis.
  • What is difference between male and female pelvis?
  • What happens in abnormal pelvis?

Exam Tips

  • Gynecoid pelvis is ideal for delivery
  • Obstetric conjugate is most important diameter
  • Draw diagram for extra marks
  • Use headings: Structure → Types → Diameters

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This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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