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

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Q.P. CODE: 223010
Reg. No: ........................
Second Semester B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular Examinations
February 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)
1. The nursing diagnosis describes human responses to health conditions that exist in an
individual

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a) Actual diagnosis b) Risk diagnosis c) Wellness diagnosis d) syndrome diagnosis
2. The best method of sterilization of rubber gloves
a) Hot steam
b) Autoclaving
c) sunlight

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d) Glutaraldehyde solution
3. One ounce is equal to
a) 10 ml
b) 20ml
c) 30 ml

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d) 40 ml
4. Comfort device used to prevent foot drop is
a) Foot stool
b) Foot step
c) Foot rest

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d) Foot roll
5. Stomatitis is inflammation of the
a) Stoma
b) Mucus membrane of mouth
c) Gums

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d) Roots of the teeth
6. Aphasia means
a) Difficulty in walking
b) Difficulty in communicating
c) Difficulty in writing

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d) Difficulty in drinking
7. Effleurage means
a) Massage the back with short, quick strokes
b) Massage the back with smooth long strokes
c) Massage the back smooth and quick strokes

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d) Massage the back continuously
8. The movement of the thumb across the palm to touch finger tips on the same hand as
touch thumb to each finger is called
a) Flexion
b) Extension

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c) Opposition
d) Hyperextension
9. The position is given to the patient while administering enema
a) Left lateral position b) Lithotomy position c) Knee chest position d) Fowlers position
10. The agreement to keep promises is known as

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a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Justice
d) Fidelity
11. Appropriate First aid measure for dog bite includes all except

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a) Wash the area
b) Watch the dog
c) Apply Bandage
d) Remove the patient from the dog
12. Hypothalamus controls

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a) Body temperature b) Pulse
c) Respiration
d) Blood pressure
(PTO)

Essays

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(2x15=30)
13. Define Decubitus Ulcer. List the common sites of ulcer occurrence. Explain the prevention
and Management of decubitus ulcer
(2+5+8)
14. Define Respiration. Explain the factors affecting respiration. Describe the nursing

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interventions in maintain patent airway (2+5+8)
Short notes



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(5x5=25)
15. Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
16. Barriers to effective communication
17. Chain of infection

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18. Safety devices used to promote safe environment
19. Care of unconscious patients
Differentiate between (write any two difference)


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(2x2=4)
20. Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
21. Hypertonic solution and Hypotonic solution
List down the following

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(2x2=4)
22. Four Qualities of a Nurse
23. Four guidelines for documentation
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