DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION

PAPER IV- CHILD HEALTH NURSING

Duration: 3 HRS Maximum marks: 75

Date: 24.08.20 Time: 10 am – 1 pm

I Define the following 5x1=5

1. Growth
2. Preterm baby
3. Phimosis
4. Meningomyelocele
5. Pneumonia

II Fill in the blanks with suitable words 5x1=5

1. Koplik’s spots are seen in ______
2. Accumulation of CSF in the intracranial space is called as _____
3. Anterior fontanels closes by ______
4. Abnormal opening between right and left atrium is known as ______
5. Infection of the middle ear is called as _____

III Match the following 5x1=5

1. Spina bifida - a) Enteric fever
2. Ophthalmia neonatorum -b) Orchidopexy (Orchiopexy)
3. Fungal infection of oral cavity. -c) Gonococcal infection
4. Cryptorchidism -d) Defect in closure of vertebral column
5. Payer’s patches -e) Candida albicans

IV Choose the correct answer 5x1=5

1. Normal chest circumference is ______
a) 24 cm c) 32 cm
b) 42 cm d) 23 cm
2. Stimulation of posterior pharynx by food consumed ____
a) Gag reflex c) Tonic neck reflex
b) Yawning reflex. d) Moro reflex
3. ______ is a collection of blood between the skull bone and its periosteum
a) Caput succedaneum c) laceration
b) Cephalohematoma d) abrasion
4. Major health problems found in the developing countries _____
a) Diphtheria c) Measles
b) Tetanus d) Tuberculosis
5. ______ causes severe wasting of muscles in the children.
a) Marasmus c) cleft lip
 b) Malaria d) fistula

V Write short notes on any FIVE of the following 5x5=25

a) Pyloric stenosis.
b) Marasmus
c) Meningitis
d) What are the factors that influence the Growth and Development?
e) Phototherapy
f) Explain the National immunization schedule inclusive of age of vaccine, dosage and site of
vaccine.

VI Answer in detail any THREE of the following 3x10=30

1. Define Nephrotic syndrome. Write the causes, signs and symptoms and management.
2. Define Burns and how is it managed?
3. a) Define Tetralogy of Fallot.
b) List down the clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of Tetralogy and its management.
4. Define Esophageal atresia and list down the classification, signs and symptoms and its
management.