Q.P. CODE: 302010 Reg. No: ……
Third Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Child Health Nursing
May 2022
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
• Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly • Do not leave any blank pages between answers
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
• Answer all parts of a single question together • Leave sufficient space between answers
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essays (2x15=30)
1. Define growth and development. List the principles of growth and development. Explain
factors contributing to growth and development (3+6+6)
2. List the causes of pneumonia. Describe the pathophysiology of pneumonia. Explain the
nursing management of pneumonia. (2+5+8)
Short Notes (5x5=25)
3. Clinical features and management of rheumatic fever.
4. Clinical features and management of gastroenteritis.
5. Management of nephrotic syndrome.
6. Clinical manifestations of thalassemia.
7. Inborn errors of metabolism.
Give reasons for the following (5x2=10)
8. Indomethacin is used for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus
9. Abdominal palpation is contra indicated in children with Wilm’s tumour.
10.Pre term babies are more prone to develop hypothermia
11.Barking cough is the characteristic feature in children with croup
12.Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age.
Differentiate between (5x2=10)
13.Down’s syndrome and Turner’s syndrome
14.Shock and haemorrhage
15.Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
16.Meningitis and encephalitis
17.Epilepsy and convulsions
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