QP CODE: 108010 Reg.No.:………………
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
November 2017
NURSING FOUNDATIONS
(2010 Scheme)
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
• ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
Essay: (2x10=20)
1. Define health and illness. Discuss the various levels of prevention. List the type of health
care agencies.
2. Mention the factors affecting oxygenation. List the complications of oxygen
administration. Discuss the nursing care of patients receiving oxygen administration.

Short notes: (10x5=50)
3. Enema
4. Spiritual needs of the patient
5. Management of hyperthermia
6. Nebulisation
7. Principles of bandaging
8. Body mechanics
9. Care of patient with dyspnoea
10. Care of a dying Patient
11. Constipation and its management
12. Barriers of communication.
Differentiate between the following:
13. Diastolic and systolic blood pressure.
14. Hot and cold application
15. Oliguria and anuria.
16. Colostomy and gastrostomy
17. Tachycardia and bradycardia
List the following:
18. Types of admission
19. Routes of drug administration
20. Methods of physical examination
21. Types of hospital waste
22. Purposes of personal hygiene