QP Code: 105353 Reg. No:………………….

First MSc Nursing Degree Examinations - October 2012

(Child Health Nursing)

Clinical Specialty-1

Time: 3 hrs Max marks : 100

• Answer all questions.

Essays (4x20=80)

1. Discuss the trends in pediatric nursing. Explain the role of the pediatric nurse in
preventive pediatrics. (10+10=20)
2. Describe the physical and psychosocial development of a toddler. Describe the
management of the behavioral problems of the toddler . (10+10=20)
3. Define a high risk newborn and explain the nursing management of a high risk
newborn. Design a neonatal care unit ( 10+10=20)
4. Describe the various child welfare programs in India .Explain the role of the
pediatric nurse in integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses,
(IMNCI) (10+10=20)

Short notes (4X5=20)

5. Family assessment
6. Denver developmental screening test
7. Play in the hospitalized child
8. Effects of hospitalization on the child and family

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