OCTOBER 2017 Sub. Code: 2328
M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER IV CLINICAL SPECIALITY I
BRANCH V MENTAL HEALTH (PSYCHIATRIC) NURSING
Q.P. Code: 302328
Time: Three hours Maximum: 75 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 20 40)
1. Define psychiatric nursing.
Discuss the standards, challenges, scope, extended and expanded role of
psychiatric nursing.
2. Differentiate the various response pattern of human being.
Explain the different techniques that promote assertive behavior with example.
II. Write notes on: x 5 35)
1. Minor tranquilizers.
2. Group therapy.
3. Role of psychiatric nurse in ECT.
4. Mental status examination.
5. Problems related to puerperium.
6. Bio-psychosocial response to stress.
7. Neuro-psychiatric disorders.