An expectant mother feels quickening at:
Correct Answer: 16-20 weeks
Description: Ans. is b, i.e. 16-20 weeksRef. Dutta Obs 9/e, p 63: Reddy 27/e, p 434"Quickening (feeling of life) denotes the perception of active fetal movements by the women. It is usually felt about the 18th week Q, 2 weeks earlier in multiparae. Its appearance is a useful guide to calculate the expected date of delivery with reasonable accuracy" Ref. Dutta Obs, 9/e, p 63"Quickening is felt between 16th to 20th week Q" --Reddy 27/e, p 343PhenomenonTimePalpation of fetal part20 weeksActive fetal movement felt by placing a hand on abdomen20 weeksExternal ballottement20 weeksInternal ballottement16-28 weeksFHS audible by Stethoscope18-20 weeksFetal movement can be detected by Doppler10 weeksLightening38 weeks
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now