CGHS SSC - 2018
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Easy
Which of the following is a permanent method of sterilization in women?
Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018
Explanation
- Tubectomy, or tubal ligation, is a permanent surgical method of contraception specifically for women.
- The procedure involves the occlusion or division of the fallopian tubes, which physically prevents the sperm and ovum from meeting, thus preventing fertilization.
- It is considered a permanent method because it is not easily reversed, and reversal procedures are complex, expensive, and not always successful.
- With an effectiveness rate of over 99%, it is one of the most reliable forms of birth control available.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: A condom is a temporary, single-use barrier method of contraception. It is not a permanent form of sterilization.
- Option B: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are a form of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). While they provide effective contraception for several years, they are designed to be removed, allowing fertility to return.
- Option C: Vasectomy is a permanent method of sterilization, but it is performed on males, not females. The procedure involves cutting or sealing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate.
Related Visual
Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain The core concept tested is the identification of permanent versus temporary methods of contraception, specifically for females as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- A nurse's primary role is to provide comprehensive counseling to patients considering sterilization. This includes discussing all available contraceptive options, both permanent and reversible, to ensure informed consent.
- It is critical to emphasize the permanence of tubectomy and discuss the potential for regret, especially in younger patients or those whose life circumstances may change. The discussion should include the low success rates and high cost of reversal.
- Nurses must educate patients about the risks associated with the surgery, including infection, bleeding, and the small but serious risk of a future ectopic pregnancy if the procedure fails.
How to Approach the Question
- First, carefully read the question and identify the key criteria: the method must be (1) permanent and (2) for women.
- Evaluate each option against these two criteria.
- Option A, Condom, is for women (or men) but is not permanent. Eliminate it.
- Option B, Intrauterine Devices, are for women but are reversible, not permanent. Eliminate it.
- Option C, Vasectomy, is permanent but is a procedure for men, not women. Eliminate it.
- Option D, Tubectomy, is a surgical procedure for women and is a permanent method of sterilization. This is the correct answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: The core concept tested is the identification of permanent versus temporary methods of contraception, specifically for females.
- Stem keywords: permanent method, sterilization, women
- Lead-in keywords: Which of the following
Question ID
Qi1mfTxjkHkCaOL5bbMsOa
Reference Book
E6 Gynecology Williams p. 120-150
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8412-8414
E6 Obstetrics Williams p. 1
Practise the full CGHS SSC - 2018
Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.
More Population Dynamics and Control of Conception Questions
- What is the best time of insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD)?
- Which of the following Emergency contraceptive methods, except?
- Cu IUCD 380A is effective up to how many years to prevent conception?
- Which of the following method of contraception can prevent sexually transmitted disease?
- Natural method of family planning among the following is?
- A woman using a diaphragm for contraception should be instructed to leave it in place for at least how long after intercourse?
- Which of the following is the terminal method of contraceptive in males?
- Which of the following is the terminal method of contraception?
- A 38-year-old lady wants to use a spacing method. She is smoking one packet of cigarettes daily. Which method of contraception is best for her?
- The surgical procedure that involves blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent the passage of eggs is:
More CGHS SSC - 2018 Questions
- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option. "Will you please buy \ \ \ \ \ \ bread? You needn't buy \ \ \ \ \ \ butter."
- Select the antonym of the given word. ELEVATE
- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option. "There was accident near hospital yesterday."
- Select the appropriate phrase for the underlined words in the given sentence. The story of the volcanic explosion in Indonesia, as narrated by my fri…
- Select the option with the appropriate word for the given group of words. An exaggerated picture of a person to create a comic effect
- Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option. "Amayra has a strong resemblance her father."
- Which word will take 'ment' to form a noun?
- In the following sentence four words or phrases have been underlined, one of which is not correct. Select the incorrect word or phrase from the given…
- Select the wrongly spelt word.
- Select the correctly spelt word.