M.Sc.

(N) [1st Year]

BF/2013/08
Advance Nursing Practice
[Common for all Nursing Specialties]
[NEW SCHEME-w.e.f. 2008 admission]
M.M. : 75 Time : 3 Hours.

Note : Attempt all questions.

1. (a) Define the term – Concept, Paradigm, Model and Theory. [4]
(b) Explain Imogene King’s theory in detail. [6]
(c) Discuss the application of King’s theory in nursing setting. [5]

2. (a) Define the terms – pathophysiology and psychodynamics. [2+2]

(b) Describe any two health belief models in detail. [6]
(c) Explain the application of these models in nursing. [5]

3. (a) Explain the concept of quality assurance in nursing. [5]

(b) Discuss the steps as a nurse you would follow to maintain quality in
Nursing Service and Education. [5]

4. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a nurse practitioner and clinical

Nurse specialist. [10]

5. Write Short Notes on any FIVE of the following : [5x5=25]

(a) Crisis and crisis intervention.
(b) Role of a nurse in evidence based nursing.
(c) Issues related to adolescent’s growth and development.
(d) Principles and techniques of counseling.
(e) Nursing Process.
(f) Homeostatic mechanism.
(g) Use of computer in nursing education, practice and research.
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