QP CODE: 118011 Reg. No:…………………..
First Year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations October 2017
Child Health Nursing
(2016 Scheme)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions
Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay:
1. Arjun, a two year old child has been admitted with atrial septal defect. What is
atrial septal defect?.Explain the pathophysiology of atrial septal defect. Describe
pre-operative nursing management of this child.
Short Essays:
2. Master Amar neonate, is admitted in NICU with diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease.
Outline the signs and symptoms of Amar. Describe the nursing management of Master
Amar who has under gone corrective surgery for the disease.
3. Define play. Briefly explain the different types of play among children. How will you
select play materials for children of different age groups.
Short Notes:
4. Nephrotic syndrome
5. Baby friendly hospital initiatives
6. Immediate newborn care
7. Pulse polio programme
8. Pediatric restraints
Answer briefly:
9. Discuss the principles and factors affecting the growth and development.
10.Describe the hospitalized reaction of a school aged child.
11.Explain the steps of counseling for an adolescent with juvenile delinquency.
12.Jean Piaget theory of cognitive development in children.
Differentiate between:
13.Child and adult
14.Communicating and non-communicating hydrocephalus