PNUR 201: Medical Nursing 1 Exam

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What are four risk factors associated with Influenza?

Age (especially young children and elderly), weakened immune system, chronic health conditions, and exposure to infected individuals.

List four diagnostic investigations that may confirm an Influenza diagnosis.

Rapid Influenza diagnostic tests, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, viral culture, and serological tests.

What nursing management practices would you implement for a patient with Influenza?

Administer adequate hydration, manage symptoms with antipyretics, provide antiviral medications, and educate the patient on hygiene practices.

Outline six ways to prevent Influenza.

Annual vaccination, hand hygiene, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, covering mouth and nose when sneezing, washing hands frequently, and staying home when ill. Signup and view all the answers

Explain HIV/AIDS in simple terms for a nursing student.

HIV/AIDS is a viral infection where HIV attacks the immune system, making the body vulnerable to infections and diseases; if untreated, it can lead to AIDS. Signup and view all the answers

Describe five clinical manifestations of HIV/AIDS.

Fever, weight loss, fatigue, recurrent infections, and swollen lymph nodes. Signup and view all the answers

What nutritional management would you recommend for a patient with HIV/AIDS?

Encourage a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to support the immune system. Signup and view all the answers

How might you support the family of a patient diagnosed with HIV/AIDS?

Provide education about the disease, encourage open communication, and offer resources for counseling and support groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory guided the midwife's decision to inform Mr. Tetteh's wife about his COVID-19 diagnosis?

Deontological Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a component of a theory?

Philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with ensuring that nurses do not provide false information to patients?

Veracity Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not characteristic of an academic discipline?

Has a flexible scientific training Signup and view all the answers

What ethical principle ensures that nurses keep patient information private and secure?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PNUR 201: Medical Nursing 1 Exam - July 2020

Exam Period: July 13th to 19th, 2020
Total Credit Hours: 2
Total Marks: 60
Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- Include index number and page numbers on all answer pages.
- Provide only relevant answers.
- Use Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing in Microsoft Word.
- Convert and save the Word file to PDF before submission.
- Submit the exam through the e-learning platform before the deadline.
- No extensions will be granted after the deadline.
- Any instance of malpractice will result in punishment.
- The e-learning platform includes a plagiarism checker that assesses similarity indices of submitted documents. Independent work is required.

Question One - Influenza (20 marks)

Part a (2 marks): State four risk factors for Influenza.
Part b (2 marks): List four diagnostic investigations for Influenza.
Part c (10 marks): Describe the nursing management for Influenza.
Part d (6 marks): Outline six ways to prevent Influenza.

Question Two - HIV/AIDS (20 marks)

Part a (4 marks): Explain HIV/AIDS to a first-year nursing student (50 words maximum).
Part b (5 marks): Describe five clinical manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Mr. Quashigah.
Part c i (5 marks): Discuss nutrition management for HIV/AIDS patients.
Part c ii (6 marks): Explain how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Question Three - Meningitis (20 marks)

Part a (8 marks): Describe four clinical manifestations of meningitis.
Part b i (5 marks): Explain how to manage pain related to meningeal irritation in a meningitis patient.
Part b ii (3 marks): Explain how to manage hyperthermia related to an infectious process in a meningitis patient.
Part c (4 marks): Explain three complications of meningitis.

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Prepare for the PNUR 201 Medical Nursing 1 exam with questions focusing on Influenza. This quiz covers risk factors, diagnostic investigations, and nursing care related to the disease. Ensure to review important nursing concepts as you prepare for your exam!