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)
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