QP CODE: 108010 Reg.No.:…
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations,
Nursing Foundations
June 2016
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Answer all questions
Essay: (2x10=20)
1. Define the term profession. List the characteristics of profession and justify nursing as a profession. (2+3+5=10)
2. Define communication. Discuss the phases of helping relationship and barriers to effective communication
(2 + 4 + 4 = 10).
Short notes: (10x5=50)
3. Levels of health care
4. Caring for unconscious patient
5. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
6. Prevention of cross infection in the hospital.
7. Factors affecting Blood Pressure
8. Admission procedure
9. Types of records
10. Test for albumin in urine
11. First aid of fracture of lower limb.
12. Purposes of urinary catheterization.
Differentiate between the following: (5x3=15)
13. Hyperthermia and hypothermia
14. Constipation and diarrhoea
15. Sympathy and empathy
16. Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection
17. Autopsy and biopsy
List the following: (5x3=15)
18. Types of comfort devices
19. Types of care plan
20. Levels of communication
21. Complications of prolonged immobility
22. Types of bed.
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