Nursing Foundations Exam Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a bed bath in nursing care?

The purpose of a bed bath is to maintain hygiene, promote comfort, and provide skin care for patients who are unable to bathe themselves.

Define health in a nursing context.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

What does CPR stand for and when is it used?

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

What is halitosis?

<p>Halitosis is a medical term for bad breath, which can indicate underlying health issues or poor oral hygiene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two common sites for taking body temperature.

<p>Two common sites for taking body temperature are the oral and axillary (armpit) sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nosocomial infections?

<p>Nosocomial infections are infections acquired in a healthcare facility that were not present at the time of admission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define hypothermia.

<p>Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body temperature drops below 95°F (35°C).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is biomedical waste management?

<p>Biomedical waste management involves the proper handling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste produced in healthcare settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bed Bath

Cleaning a patient's body while they are in bed, involving specific steps to maintain hygiene and comfort.

Health Promotion

Activities and strategies aimed at improving or maintaining health and well-being.

CPR

An emergency procedure involving chest compressions and artificial ventilation to restore circulation and breathing.

Hand Washing

A process used to reduce the number of microorganisms on hands to prevent the spread of infection.

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Nosocomial Infections

Infections acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting.

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Anosmia

Inability to smell or detect odors.

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Nursing Process

Systematic approach to patient care involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems.

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Study Notes

Nursing Foundations Exam Overview

  • Examination for B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) held on 07/02/2018.
  • Conducted by Parul University, Faculty of Nursing.
  • Duration: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM, total marks: 75.

Exam Structure

  • Section A consists of:

    • Long Essays: One question from two options, worth 10 marks.
    • Short Essays: Three questions out of six options, each worth 5 marks (total 15 marks).
    • Short Answers: Six questions, each worth 2 marks (total 12 marks).
  • Section B includes:

    • Long Essays: One question from two options, worth 10 marks.
    • Short Essays: Four questions out of seven options, each worth 5 marks (total 20 marks).
    • Short Answers: Four questions, each worth 2 marks (total 8 marks).

Key Topics in Section A

  • Bed Bath:

    • Define and explain the procedure involved in giving a bed bath.
  • Health Promotion:

    • Define health and discuss strategies for promoting health.
  • Short Essay Topics:

    • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
    • Hand washing technique importance in infection control
    • Nosocomial infections and their preventions
    • Classification of enemas (types and uses)
    • Biomedical waste management principles
    • Preoperative care procedures and protocols
  • Short Answer Topics:

    • Definition of nursing
    • Definition of a hospital
    • Sites for measuring body temperature (oral, axillary, rectal, etc.)
    • Halitosis (causes and implications)
    • Concept of grief in health care
    • MLC (Medico-Legal Case) definition and significance.

Key Topics in Section B

  • Hair Wash Procedure:

    • Detailed steps and care considerations for hair washing in patients.
  • Nursing Process:

    • Definition and explanation of nursing diagnosis within the nursing process.
  • Short Essay Topics:

    • Back care: techniques and importance.
    • Barriers to effective communication in nursing.
    • Care instructions for rubber goods (cleaning and maintenance).
    • Factors that influence blood pressure readings.
    • Bladder wash procedure explanation.
    • Qualities essential for being an effective nurse.
    • Chain of infection: components and prevention strategies.
  • Short Answer Topics:

    • LAMA (Leave Against Medical Advice) implications.
    • Definition and causes of hypothermia.
    • IPR (Interpersonal Relations) in nursing.
    • Definition and causes of anorexia.

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