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Download KUHS B.Sc Nursing 2nd Semester 223010 Nursing Foundations Nov 2023 Question Paper

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Q.P. CODE: 223010
Reg. No: ........................
Second Semester B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular/Supplementary
Examinations November 2023
Nursing Foundations (I & II)

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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

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Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Multiple Choice Questions
(12x1=12)
(Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given)
1. Involving patient in making decisions about all aspect of care is called

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a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Justice
d) Fidelity
2. Preventive measures aimed at rehabilitation following significant illness is known as

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a) Primordial prevention
b) Primary prevention
c) Secondary prevention
d) Tertiary prevention
3. The colour code for discarding the used gauze pieces after dressing

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a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) White
4. The position is given to the Patient with breathing difficulty

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a) Left lateral position
b) Lithtomy position
c) Knee chest position
d) Fowler's position
5. One Pint is equal to

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a) 300 ML
b) 500 ML
c) 700 ML
d) 900 ML
6. The method of washout of the stomach is termed as

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a) Gastric gavage
b) Gastric lavage c) Gastric aspiration d) Gastric wash
7. Cheilosis can also be caused by
a) Riboflavin deficiency
b) Vitamin C deficiency

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c) Vitamin D deficiency
d) Vitamin A deficiency
8. Petrissage means
a) Massage the back with short, quick strokes
b) Massage the back with smooth long strokes

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c) Massage the back smoothly
d) Massage the back continuously
9. Bed Cradle is used to
a) Cover the bed
b) Keep the child comfortable

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c) Prevent top sheet in contact with patient
d) Elevate the bed
10. Turning the feet outward so that toes are pointing away from midline of the body is called
a) Eversion
b) Inversion

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c) Pronation
d) Supination
11. The Activation of pain receptors is referred to as
a) Modulation
b) Transmission

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c) Transduction
d) Perception
12. Koilonychia
a) Nails with haemorrhage
b) Spoon shaped nails

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c) White spotted nails
d) Blackish discolouration of nails
(PTO)

Essays
(2x15=30)

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13. Define Fever. Describe the phases in fever. Explain the nurse's role in care of patient with
fever
(2+5+8)
14. Define Decubitus ulcer. Describe the stages and manifestations of Decubitus
ulcer. Write nursing care plan for a patient with Decubitus ulcer.

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(2+5+8)
Short notes
(5x5=25)
15. Guidelines for recording
16. Nurse's responsibility in administration of injections

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17. Principles of body mechanics
18. Complications of neglected mouth
19. Code of Ethics in nursing
Differentiate between (write any two differences)
(2x2=4)

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20. Verbal communication and Non Verbal communication
21. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
List down the following
(2x2=4)
22. Four types of medication error

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23. Four sleep disorders
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