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Second Year M.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination - May 2012

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 80]

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING

(Revised Scheme 3)

Q.P. CODE : 9646

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 1. 4 X 15 = 60 Marks

Mr. Singh is admitted with diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Discuss the clinical features and the modalities of treatment of Mr. Singh and describe the role of a nurse in managing a patient with Multiple Myeloma Discuss the health assessment of an orhtopaedic patient in relation to history, physical examination, and muscle strength testing List the various orhtopaedic disease conditions affecting the geriatric population. Describe any one of them with regard to their causes, clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis medical and nursing management Describe the design of an orthopaedic unit and highlight its standard, protocols and policies

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SHORT NOTES (Answer any TWO) 5. 6. 7. 8. Crutch walking Legal and ethical aspects in orthopaedic nursing Complications of plaster cast Analgesics and anti inflammatory agents

2 X 10 = 20 Marks

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