Exam Details

Subject Nursing Care of Newborn and Infant
Paper
Exam / Course Certificate in Newborn and Infant Care
Department School of Health Science (SOHS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Define hypothermia.

List the common situations where cold stress can occur.

Explain the stages of hypothermia.

Write the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care(KMC) for mother and the baby.

Write the steps would you take as a nurse to prepare mother for KMC.

Define neonatal mortality rate.

List the causes of neonatal mortality in India.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of a nurse in New Born Care.

Define Low Birth Weight baby (LBW).

State the types of LBW.

Describe nursing management of Low Birth Weight baby.

List the indications for referral of Low Birth Weight baby.

State the ways of fluid loss in newborn.

List indications of intravenous therapy in newborn.

How will you calculate the rate of flow of fluid for a baby who has to get 150 ml in 6 hours, using microdropper set

Describe how will you as a nurse monitor a neonate receiving intravenous fluids.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following:

Introduction of complementary foods.

Role of nurse in preparation for lactation management.

Nursing responsibilities before transportation of baby to health facility.

Nursing care of a newborn with Pathological Jaundice.


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Subjects

  • Nursing Care of Newborn and Infant