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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Final Year M.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination - May 2012
[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 80]

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING II PRACTICE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (Revised Scheme)

Q.P. CODE: 8420

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 1. a) Write about the National Mental Health Programme b) Discuss the role of a nurse in Community Psychiatry ( 9 + 6 = 15 Marks) 2. a) Discuss the aetiology of Dementia b) Write down the nursing care plan of a patient with Dementia ( 6 + 9 = 15 Marks) 3. a) Classify of Mental Retardation b) Discuss the rehabilitation of a child with Mental Retardation ( 5 + 10 = 15 Marks) 4. a) Describe the Psychodynamics involved in Depression b) Write down treatment and nursing care of a patient with severe Depression ( 5 + 10 = 15 Marks) 4 X 15 = 60 Marks

SHORT NOTES (Answer any TWO) 5. 6. 7. 8. Discuss Role of a psychiatric nurse in care of patient with terminal illness. Explain the mental health and mental illness continuum with example. Compare and contrast different types of Schizophrenia. Enumerate the causes of organic disorders in psychiatry

2 X 10 = 20 Marks

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