M.Sc-M.Sc Nursing 2nd Year Sub Specialty: Oncology Nursing (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code 204351                                                   Reg. No.:…………………

Second Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations - September 2013

                                           Clinical Specialty – II
                                       Medical Surgical Nursing
                                    Sub Specialty: Oncology Nursing

Time : 3 hrs                                                                    Max marks : 100


• Answer all questions

Essays (4x20=80)

1. Enumerate the risk factors related to cancer colon. Prepare a nursing care plan for a patient underwent colostomy for the first 24 hours. Explain the important aspects to be considered in stoma care (5+10+5=20)

2. Explain the ethical and legal issues relevant to oncology nursing. Enumerate the steps to maximize quality of life of patients with cancer. (10+10=20)

3. Enumerate the crisis intervention as a coping mechanism for patients with cancer. Explain management of grief and grieving process in terminally ill patients with cancer(10+10=20)

4. Explain the management of patient with cancer prostate. What discharge advice you will give after prostate surgery. (10+10=20)

Short notes (4x5=20)

5. Retinoblastoma

6. Management of taste alterations in patient with cancer

7. Malignant pleural effusion

8. Mammography.

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