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RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The term 'Nullipara' specifically refers to a woman who has never completed a pregnancy beyond the stage of fetal viability.
The stage of viability is generally defined as 20 weeks of gestation or more.
This term applies even if a woman has been pregnant before, but the pregnancy ended before 20 weeks (e.g., through miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy).
It is the most precise term for the definition provided in the question stem, as it focuses on the outcome of pregnancy relative to viability.

Option B: Multigravidae refers to a woman who has been pregnant more than once, regardless of the outcome or duration of those pregnancies. It describes the number of times a woman has been pregnant, not whether those pregnancies reached viability.
Option C: Puerpera refers to a woman during the puerperium, which is the period of about six weeks after childbirth when the mother's reproductive organs return to their original non-pregnant condition. It is a term related to the postpartum state, not pregnancy history.
Option D: Nulligravida refers to a woman who has never been pregnant. While a nulligravida woman is also nulliparous, 'nullipara' is the more accurate and broader term for the question. The question allows for the possibility of a past pregnancy that did not reach viability.

Visual 1: Flowchart - A flowchart illustrating the difference between 'Gravida' (number of pregnancies) and 'Para' (number of viable births), with branches for nulli-, primi-, and multi-.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Obstetrical terminology related to gravidity and parity as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Accurate use of obstetrical terms like nullipara, primigravida, and multipara is fundamental in nursing and medicine for taking a precise patient history.
This history (often summarized as G/P, e.g., G1P0) is critical for risk assessment. For example, a primigravida may have different risks compared to a multigravida.
Clear communication among healthcare providers using standardized terminology prevents misunderstandings and ensures patient safety.

How to Approach the Question

This is a definition-based recall question.
First, break down the key phrases in the question stem: 'never completed a pregnancy' and 'stage of viability'.
Recall the definitions of the obstetrical terms provided in the options.
Differentiate between 'gravida' (related to being pregnant) and 'para' (related to carrying a pregnancy to viability).
Analyze each option: 'Nulli-' means none, 'multi-' means many. 'Gravida' refers to pregnancy, 'para' refers to viable birth.
'Nullipara' literally means 'no viable births', which directly matches the definition in the question.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Obstetrical terminology related to gravidity and parity.
Stem keywords: pregnancy, stage of viability, never completed
Lead-in keywords: denotes
Negative lead-in flag: NOT changes the reasoning strategy; look for the exception or incorrect statement rather than the true statement.

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