THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[BSCN 1221] Q.P. Code: 664723 Sub Code: 4723
B.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination Third year Paper III
(New Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2006-07 onwards)
(August 2021 Session)
Mental Health Nursing
December 2021
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
1. a) Define Bi-polar Affective Disorder. Discuss in detail the etiology, signs, symptoms and psycho-pathology of Depression.
b) Write the nursing care plan for a client with Depression.
2. a) Define E.C.T. What are the indications and contra-indications of E.C.T.?
b) Explain the nurse role before, during and after E.C.T.
II. Write notes on: (5 x 5 = 25)
1. Narrate the principles of mental health nursing.
2. Differentiate neurosis and psychosis.
3. Crisis intervention.
4. Mental status examination.
5. Prevention of suicide.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 = 20)
1. Explain the treatment given in counselling centre for a drug abuse patient.
2. Mention any four defense mechanisms.
3. Ganser’s syndrome.
4. What is dystonia.
5. Mention five types of admission in a mental hospital.
6. What is Bulimia nervosa?
7. What are extra pyramidal symptoms?
8. Posttraumatic stress disorder.
9. Objectives of National Mental Health programme.
10. List any three types of behavior therapy.
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