QP CODE: 108010 Reg.No.:…
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
Nursing Foundations
June 2017
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Answer all the questions
Essay: (2x10=20)
1. Define communication. Explain the elements of communication. Describe the different types of communication. (1+4+5)
2. Define pulse. Explain the characteristics of pulse. Describe the factors affecting pulse.
(1+4+5)
Short notes: (10x5=50)
3. Care of patients with dyspnoea
4. Universal safety precaution
5. Types of hospital beds
6. Sleep disorders
7. Care of urinary drainage
8. Grieving process
9. First aid for electrocution
10. Complications of injections
11. Therapeutic effects of heat.
12. Care of unconsciousness
Differentiate between the following: (5x3=15)
13. PRN order and SOS order
14. Cold compress and tepid sponge
15. Hypotension and hypertension
16. Primary prevention and secondary prevention
17. Disinfection and sterilization
List the following: (5x3=15)
18. Six advantages of oral medication
19. Six qualities of a nurse
20. Six principles of body mechanics
21. Six factors affecting hygiene
22. Six sites for checking peripheral pulses
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