POLYTECHNICS MAURITIUS LTD

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN NURSING

COHORT 2 – MARCH 2018

1ST YEAR EXAMINATION – Feb 2019

MODULE 3: PSYCHOSOCIAL DIMENSIONS IN NURSING

SECTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Which type of personality shows the least affected with stress relaxed and is easy going.
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D

2. In which stage of the personality development does an individual develop the learning of basic
trust and mistrust?
A. Infancy
B. Toddlerhood
C. Pre-School age
D. School age

3. The lowest level of needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is

A. Safety and security needs
B. Love and belonging needs
C. Physiological needs
D. Self-esteem needs

4. Which age group has the greatest potential to demonstrate regression when they are sick?
A. Adolescent
B. Young adult
C. Toddler
D. Infant

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development?
A. Industry v/s inferiority
B. Intimacy v/s isolation
C. Trust v/s mistrust
D. Life v/s death
6. While planning care for a toddler, the nurse teaches the parents about the expected
developmental changes. Which statement by the mother shows that she understands the child’s
developmental needs?
A. “I want to protect my child from any falls.”
B. “I will set limits on exploring the house.”
C. “I understand the need to use those new skills.”
D. “I intend to keep control over our child.”

7. A 5-year old child has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erik Erikson’s
psychosocial development stages, the child is in which stage?
A. Trust v/s Mistrust
B. Initiative v/s Guilt
C. Autonomy v/s Shame and doubt
D. Intimacy v/s Isolation

8. A mother is inquiring about her child’s ability for toilet training. Which of the following factors is
the most important aspect of toilet training?
A. The age of the child
B. The child’s ability to understand instruction
C. The overall mental and physical abilities of the child
D. Frequent attempts with positive reinforcement

9. A toddler is 26 months old and has been recently admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson,
which of the following stages is the toddler in?
A. Trust v/s Mistrust
B. Initiative v/s Guilt
C. Autonomy v/s Shame and doubt
D. Intimacy v/s Isolation

10. A young adult is 20 years old and has recently been admitted to the hospital. According to Erikson,
which of the following stages is the adult in?
A. Trust v/s Mistrust
B. Initiative v/s Guilt
C. Autonomy v/s Shame and doubt
D. Intimacy v/s Isolation

11. Which of the followings is a feature of sexuality?

A. Sensuality
B. Reproduction
C. Intimacy
D. All of the above
12. The type of feelings or emotions evoked by a stimulus is a component of which type of attitude?
A. Cognitive
B. Behavioural
C. Affective
D. None of them

13. A process by which a person forsakes his or her own cultural tradition to become part of a
different culture is a pattern of intergroup relations called
A. Amalgamation
B. Segregation
C. Assimilation
D. Pluralism

14. Which of the following is a characteristic of a person with a positive attitude?

A. Thinking only for the self
B. Making excuses very often
C. Resistance to change
D. Accepting the responsibility for a mistake

15. Which of the following is a characteristic of a person with a negative attitude?

A. Never makes excuses
B. Look others into the eyes while talking to them
C. Rarely criticises others
D. Very critical of others

16. A person will join a group in order to satisfy which of the following needs.
A. Survival needs
B. Psychological needs
C. Security needs
D. All of the above

17. The ability to think on the spot and solve a novel problem is an example of……
A. Crystallised intelligence
B. Fluid intelligence
C. Memory
D. None of the above

18. Minority group is characterised by

A. Unequal treatment and less power over their lives
B. Awareness of subordination
C. High rate of in-group marriage
D. All of the above
19. Short term memory is also known as …
A. The working memory
B. The sensory memory
C. The iconic memory
D. The explicit memory

20. Learning that occurs when behaviours are followed by either reinforcement or punishment is
called…
A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Social learning
D. None of the above

21. learning that occurs by forming associations between naturally occurring stimuli and a previously
neutral stimulus is a formed of…
A. Operant conditioning
B. Social learning
C. Classical conditioning
D. None of the above

22. Which branch of psychology looks at the structure and function of the brain in relation to
behaviours and psychological processes?
A. Cognitive psychology
B. Health psychology
C. Neuropsychology
D. Developmental psychology

23. A group of social positions, connected by social relations, performing a social role, e.g. universities,
government, families is called
A. Society
B. Government
C. Status
D. Social institution

24. Individual who is outgoing, ambitious, rigidly organised, anxious and proactive are classified as
being a….
A. Type A personality
B. Type B personality
C. Type C personality
D. Type D personality

25. The scientific study of systemic psychological changes that a person experiences over a life span,
referred to as human development is called
A. Organisational psychology
 B. Sociology
C. Neuropsychology
D. Developmental psychology

26. A person who gets angry at his boss, but can’t express his anger to his boss for fear of being fired.
He instead comes home and kicks the dog or starts an argument with his wife. The man is
redirecting his anger from his boss to his dog or wife. This form of defense mechanism is
called…….
A. Displacement
B. Projection
C. Repression
D. Compensation

27. Which of the followings is a function of a social institution?

A. Socialisation of new members
B. Reproduction and distribution of goods and services
C. Replacement of society’s members
D. All of the above

28. Beliefs, thoughts, feelings and attitudes that someone holds about a group is referred to as
A. Prejudice
B. Race
C. Ethnicity
D. Discrimination

29. Learning that occurs by forming associations between naturally occurring stimuli and a previously
neutral stimulus is called
A. Operant conditioning
B. Classical conditioning
C. Social learning
D. Reinforcement

30. Unequal distribution of resources, reward and positions in a society is called

A. Discrimination
B. Social inequality
C. Alienation
D. Poverty
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN NURSING

COHORT 2 – MARCH 2018

1ST YEAR EXAMINATION – Feb 2019

MODULE 3: PSYCHOSOCIAL DIMENSIONS IN NURSING

SECTION 2: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Question 1.

a. Describe the Kubler Ross’s stages of Grief. (3 marks)

b. Describe the physical, emotional and behavioural impact of grief on an individual. (4 marks)
c. Explain the role of a nurse in the management of a patient experiencing grief. (3 marks)

Question 2.

a. Define “memory”. (2 marks)

b. Discuss the 3 different types of memory. (6 marks)
c. Explain what do you understand by the term “Decay Theory.” (2 marks)

Question 3.

a. According to Sigmund Freud a child undergoes through different stages of personality

development during his first five years of life. Explain these stages. (5 marks)
b. List 5 characteristics that an individual with Type A personality may project. (3 marks)
c. Name 3 health conditions that may affect an individual with Type A personality. (2 marks)

Question 4.

a. Describe the two major types of groups. (5 marks)

b. Discus five factors which may affect group cohesion. (5 marks)

Question 5.

a. Discuss the common factors used by different societies for social stratification. (5 marks)
b. Discuss the functions of education as a major social institution. (5 marks)
Question 6.

Discuss the influence of nature and nurture have on personality development. (10 marks)

Question 7.

Discuss the inequalities faced by women at work. Give examples to support your arguments. (10 marks)

Question 8.

a. List 5 problems that an individual face as a result of unemployment. (3 marks)

b. Discuss the strategies that can be adopted to bring healthier balance between home and
workplace. (7 marks)

Question 9.

a. Differentiate between prejudice and racism. (4 marks)

b. Discuss the distinguishing characteristics of a minority group. (6 marks)

Question 10.

Explain what do you understand by:

a. Classical conditioning and

b. Operant conditioning.

Provide examples to support your answer. (10 marks)