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B.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination

Fourth semester

(Revised/Modified Regulations)

Paper I - Principles and Practice of Adult Nursing/Medical Surgical Nursing

Section A

1. Thiru Krishnan has been admitted for the treatment of congestive cardiac failure. Answer the following questions:

(a) What are the causes, clinical manifestations and patho physiology of congestive cardiac failure?

(b) Explain the nursing intervention of such patients. (15)

2. Write short nores on any three: (3 x 5 = 15)

a) Haemophilia.

b) Preparation for and care during lumbar puncture.

c) Mastitis

d) Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis.

Section B

3. Mrs. Veni has been admitted for the treatment of exophthalmic goitre. Answer the following questions: (15)

a) What are the causes, signs, smptoms and pathophysiology of exophthalmic goitre?

b) Explain the post operative nursing care of patients undergoing subtotal thyroidectomy.

Write short notes on any two: (2 x 5 = 10)

a) Prevention of spread of scabies.

b) Cervical spondylosis.

c) Care of patients with mumps.