M.Sc-M.Sc Nursing 1st Year (Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing) Clinical Specialty-I (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P.Code 105354                                                     Reg. No.:…………………

          First Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations - September 2014

                                   (Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing)

                                                         Clinical Specialty-I

Time : 3 hrs                                                                             Max marks : 100

• Answer all questions.

Essays (4x20=80)

1. Define antenatal care. What are the objectives and components of antenatal care.  Explain the care of a pregnant mother in various trimesters. (2+6+12=20)

2. What are the causes of onset of labour. Explain the nursing management of a woman in first stage of labour (10+10=20)

3. Describe the immediate and daily assessment of newborn. Explain the management of newborn for the first week after birth including management of minor disorders.(8+12=20)

4. Define contraception. Discuss the various methods of temporary and permanent methods of contraception including recent advancements in contraceptive technology. (2+18=20)

Short notes (4x5=20)

5. Adoption procedures.

6. Development of placenta.

7. Assessment of postnatal woman.

8. Oxytocin.


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