B.Sc. Nursing-II Semester (Main) Examination DECEMBER. - 2025 NURSING FOUNDATIONS (I & II)

06-12-2025                                                                                                                                                                    

B.Sc. Nursing-II Semester (Main) Examination Dec. - 2025

NURSING FOUNDATIONS (I & II)

                       Duration: 3 Hours          No. of Pages in this Question Paper: 2                                        Total Marks: 75     

Q.1 Long Essay Type Questions (Attempt any two)                                                                            2x15=30 

Q.1 Define the nursing. Explain the concepts, characteristics & scope of nursing practice. Explain the qualities of a nurse.

0.2 Enlist the purpose and process of health assessment in clinical nursing. Explain the techniques used in health assessment, including interview & observation method.

Q.3 Explain the principles, routes and effects of administration of medications. Describe the factors influencing medication action.

Q.4 Short Notes (Attempt Any Five)                                                                                                     5X5=25

  1. Define the concept of health. Enlist the factors influencing health.
  2. Define pulse. Enlist the sites of assessment
  3. Health care delivery system.
  4. Basic principles, scope and rules of first aid.
  5. Cultural diversity
  6. Purposes and types of nursing theories with examples.

Q.5 Very Short Questions (Attempt Any Five)                                                                                      5X2=10

  1. Inventory
  2. Therapeutic positions.
  3. Role of nurse in providing safe & clean environment
  4.  Assessment of pressure ulcers.
  5. Stress management.
  6. Factors affecting sexuality.

Q.6 MCQ's                                                                                                                                                  10X1=10

A. Which is NOT a factor affecting body temperature?

  1. Age
  2.  Pulse
  3. Time of day
  4.  Environment

B. Using a BP cuff that is too small on the arm results in:

  1. Variable
  2.  Low
  3.  High
  4. Accurate

C. Indent in hospital inventory means:

  1.  Disposing equipment
  2. Store away equipment
  3.  Labeling
  4. Request for needed supplies

D. The reservoir in the chain of infection refers to:

  1. Source of infection
  2. Mode of transmission
  3. Host
  4. Entry portal

E. Which position helps relieve pressure on the lower back?

  1. Supine
  2. Prone
  3. Sims'
  4. Fowler's

F. Which statement about nosocomial infections is TRUE?

  1. They usually occur within 48 hours of hospital admission
  2. Any infection in hospital qualifies
  3. All are viral
  4. They don't occur in surgical patients

G. Which of the following is a NANDA-approved nursing diagnosis?

  1. Risk for falls
  2. Diabetes Mellitus
  3. UTI
  4. Appendicitis

H. Which dietary factor most commonly increases the bowel movements?

  1. High protein
  2. High fat
  3. High fiber
  4. Low carbohydrate

I. Which of the following is NOT a component of self-concept?

  1. Self-esteem
  2. Role performance
  3. Income level
  4.  Body image

J. The Self-care Deficit Theory was developed by:

  • Florence Nightingale
  • Dorothea Orem
  • Sister Roy
  • Virginia Henderson

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