Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing M.Sc Question Paper : kuhs.ac.in
Name of the University : Kerala University of Health Sciences
Degree : M.Sc Nursing
Subject Name : Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
Year : II
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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KUHS Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing Questions
Second Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations –
Clinical Specialty-II :
Medical Surgical Nursing :
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Sub Specialty: Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
November 2012
Time: 3 hrs
Max marks :100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20:80)
1. Enumerate the indications for tracheostomy. Explain the possible nursing problems and its intentions after a tracheostomy. Explain the nurses responsibilities in weaning a patient from tracheostomy. (4+10+6=20)
2. Discuss the types of heart block. Explain the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of heart block. Describe the management of a third degree heart block. (6+4+4+6=20)
3. Explain the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of pleural effusion. Explain the treatment and nursing management of a patient with pleural effusion. (6+4+4+6=20 )
4. Discuss the stages of shock. Explain the management of a patient with cardiac shock . (10+10=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Antihypertensive drugs.
6. Cyanotic heart disease.
7. Infection control in cardiac surgery ICU
8. Exercise testing.
September 2013
Clinical Specialty – II :
Medical Surgical Nursing :
Sub Specialty: Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
Time : 3 hrs
Max marks : 100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies and the management of infective endocarditis. (4+5+5+6=20)
2. Enumerate the indications for mechanical ventilation. Differentiate between continuous mandatory ventilation and intermittent mandatory ventilation. Describe the complications of mechanical ventilation. Mention the nurse’s responsibilities in weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation. (4+4+8+4=20)
3. Describe the different types of heart block. Enumerate the indications for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI). Explain the nursing management of a patient for the first twelve hours after PPI (6+4+10=20)
4. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of bronchial asthma. Explain the medical management. Prepare a nursing care plan based on nursing process of a patient with acute asthma (3+4+5+8=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Cardioversion
6. Digitalis
7. Exercise testing
8. Cardiac transplant
May 2013
Clinical Specialty – II :
Medical Surgical Nursing :
Sub Specialty: Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
Time: 3 hrs
Maxmarks :100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Define angina pectoris. Explain the pathophysiology and types of angina pectoris. Describe the management of angina pectoris (2+6+4+8=20)
2. Mr. W. 55 years old man is admitted to the cardiac surgery ICU after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Describe the indications for CABG. Explain the complications of CPB. Prepare a nursing care plan for this patient for the first 48 hours after surgery (4+6+10=20)
3. Describe the indications for pneumonectomy. Explain the postoperative nursing management and complications after pneumonectomy. (5+8+7=20)
4. Describe the different modes of mechanical ventilation. Mention the nursing assessment of a patient on mechanical ventilator. Explain the process of weaning from mechanical ventilator. (5+8+7=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Ventricular tachycardia
6. Raynaud’s phenomenon
7. Anticoagulants
8. Postural drainage
March 2014
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of rheumatic heart disease. Enumerate the indications for mitral valve replacement. Prepare a health education plan for a patient undergone mitral value replacement (3+6+4+7=20)
2. Explain the etiology, risk factors and pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (4+8+8=20)
3. Explain the quality assurance in the cardiac surgical ICU. Explain the nurses role in prevention and control of infection in a cardiac surgery ICU (10+10=20)
4. Explain the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and medical management of chronic bronchitis. Prepare a nursing care plan based on nursing process for a patient admitted with acute exacerbation of bronchitis. (3+4+5+8=20)
Short notes :
5. ICU psychosis.
6. ACE inhibitors and beta blockers
7. Normal electrical conduction system of heart
8. Echocardiography.
September 2014
Essays (4×20=80)
1. Explain the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of cor-pulmonale. Describe the medical and nursing management of a patient with cor-pulmonale. (4+5+4+7=20)
2. Describe the embryological development of the heart. Differentiate between cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. Explain the pathophysiology and management of tetralogy of fallot (6+4+4+6=20)
3. Describe the indications for cardiac catheterization. Explain the nursing care of a patient before and after cardiac catheterization. (6+6+8=20)
4. Discuss the clinical manifestations and diagnostic investigations for infective endocarditis. Explain the medical and nursing management of a patient with infective endocarditis. (4+4+6+6=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Coronary circulation.
6. Steps in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
7. Cardiomyopathy
8. PEEP therapy.