QP CODE: 108010 Reg. No.:…
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Nursing Foundations
April 2019
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Answer all questions
Essays: (2x10=20)
1. Define health. Explain the levels of disease prevention. Describe the impact of illness on the patient and family.
(1+4+5)
2. Define health care associated infections. Describe the types of health care associated infections. Explain the causes of health care associated infections. (1+4+5)
Short notes: (10x5=50)
3. Categories of nursing personnel
4. Levels of communication
5. Problem oriented medical record
6. Systemic effects of immobility
7. Sources of data
8. Discharge procedure
9. Factors affecting bowel elimination
10. First aid in electrocution
11. Chest physiotherapy
12. Medication errors
Differentiate between the following: (5x3=15)
13. Acidosis and alkalosis
14. Protocols and standing orders
15. Autonomy and accountability
16. Cold compress and tepid sponge
17. Grief and bereavement
List the following: (5x3=15)
18. Six positions for physical examination
19. Six signs and symptoms of hypoxia
20. Six common eye and vision problems
21. Six factors influencing hygiene
22. Six factors influencing drug actions
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