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Nrsg 338:Nursing Care Of Special Conditions Question Paper

Nrsg 338:Nursing Care Of Special Conditions

Course:Nursing

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 338/428
UNIT TITLE : NURSING CARE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS
TIME : 3HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all the questions
For multiple questions write the correct response on the booklet provided
For short answer questions, answer them following each other
For long answer questions write each on a separate sheet of paper.

SECTION I: Multiple choice questions

Question one

Cerumen is

Acute ear infections of bacterial type.
Is produced in the inner ear by the ossicles.
A viral infection.
A normal substance produced in the external ear canal.

Question Two

Vertigo is

A form of dizziness where the patient experiences a spinning sensatior
An invasive ear examination
A tumour arising from the middle ear
A hypersensitivity reaction experienced when some types of ear drops are administered

Question Three

The major cause of rhinitis is

Viral infection
Allergy
Drugs
Rupture of blood vessels that supply the nose

SECTION II: Short answer question

Question Four
Explain five signs and symptoms of otitis media (5mks)

Question Five

Describe the nurse’s role in preventions of tooth decay that result to extractions
(10mks)

Question Six
Explain at least five general health education messages given in management of skin diseases (5mks)

SECTION III: Long answer questions

Question Seven

Pediculosis is a manace among the low socio-economic groups in our society

Define pediculosis (1mk)

State four contributing factors to pediculosis infestation

(4mks)

List the three types of pediculosis

(1 ½mks)

Explain the management, prevention and control of pediculosis (12½mks)
Describe the effects that pediculosis infestation have on the skin (6mks)

Question Eight

Mr. Dudu, a 75 year old farmer is admitted in the ward with a cataract of both eyes and is due for surgery

Define cataract

(1mk)

List any four causes of cataract

(2mks)

Describe the general principles applied in the management of patients with eye diseases

(10mks)

Describe the post-operative management of Mr. Dudu following surgery

(12mks)

State five complications that may arise following cataract surgery

(5mks)

Nrsg 338:Nursing Care Of Special Conditions Question Paper

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