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

Q.P.Code 205351                                                      Reg. No.:…………………

       Second Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations - September 2013
                                             Clinical Specialty – II
                                         Medical Surgical Nursing
                               Sub Specialty: Neuroscience Nursing

 

Time : 3 hrs                                                                            Max marks : 100

• Answer all questions

Essays (4x20=80)

1. Mr. M is admitted with astrocytoma grade III. List the causes of intra-cranial tumors. Mention the signs and symptoms of intra-cranial tumors. Explain the medical and surgical treatment for intra-cranial tumors. Explain the nursing management of this patient who is in the post-operative ICU following excision of tumor. (3+3+4+10=20)

 

2. Enumerate the signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury at the 3rd and 4th level cervical vertebra. Explain the emergency management of a patient with acute spinal cord injury. Describe the nursing management of a patient on cervical skeletal traction.
(2+8+10=20)

 

3. 32 years old Mr. A is admitted with myasthenia gravis (MG). Define MG. Enumerate the signs and symptoms of MG. Add a note on tensilon or neostigmine test. Discuss the medical and surgical management of MG. Mention the important health education points for Mr. A. (2+3+3+8+4=20)

 

4. Explain neuroscience nurse’s role in ensuring quality control in the ICU. Discuss the psychosocial aspects in relation to clients and nursing staff of neuro ICU. (10+10=20)

 

Short notes (4x5=20)

5. Rehabilitation of patients with CVA

6. Meningitis

7. Status epilepticus

8. Electro encephalogram

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Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-