Q.P.Code 105353 Reg. No.

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First Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations – September 2016

(Child Health Nursing)

Clinical Specialty-I
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100

• Answer all questions.

Essays (4x20=80)

1. What are the basic behavioral pediatric principles. Explain the care of a child with
maternal deprivation. ( 8+12=20)
2. Describe the factors affecting growth and development with relevant examples. (20)
3. Define preterm infants. Mention the causes of prematurity. State the physical and
physiological characteristics of preterm infants. Explain the principles of management
of preterm infants. (2+2+6+10=20)
4. Discuss in detail about national programmes related to child care. (20)

Short notes (4x5=20)

5. Exclusive breast feeding.

6. Importance of play therapy.
7. Expanded programme on immunization.
8. Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses (IMNCI).

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