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    October 1998 Paper 1 Clinical Nursing Essay - Type Test Items

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    This document contains 4 scenarios describing different patient cases and items assessing nursing care. Scenario 1 describes a 36-year-old man diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and alcoholism. Scenario 2 involves a 17-year-old football player who had an above-knee amputation. Scenario 3 is about a 16-year-old girl admitted with heavy bleeding who was forced by her mother to get an abortion. Scenario 4 is a 42-year-old businesswoman admitted for diabetes stabilization. The items assess educational programs, nursing interventions, factors influencing abortion decisions, and roles in integrated family care.

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    October 1998 Paper 1 Clinical Nursing Essay - Type Test Items

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    This document contains 4 scenarios describing different patient cases and items assessing nursing care. Scenario 1 describes a 36-year-old man diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and alcoholism. Scenario 2 involves a 17-year-old football player who had an above-knee amputation. Scenario 3 is about a 16-year-old girl admitted with heavy bleeding who was forced by her mother to get an abortion. Scenario 4 is a 42-year-old businesswoman admitted for diabetes stabilization. The items assess educational programs, nursing interventions, factors influencing abortion decisions, and roles in integrated family care.

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    This document contains 4 scenarios describing different patient cases and items assessing nursing care. Scenario 1 describes a 36-year-old man diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and alcoholism. Scenario 2 involves a 17-year-old football player who had an above-knee amputation. Scenario 3 is about a 16-year-old girl admitted with heavy bleeding who was forced by her mother to get an abortion. Scenario 4 is a 42-year-old businesswoman admitted for diabetes stabilization. The items assess educational programs, nursing interventions, factors influencing abortion decisions, and roles in integrated family care.

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    October 1998 Paper 1 Clinical Nursing Essay - Type Test Items

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    This document contains 4 scenarios describing different patient cases and items assessing nursing care. Scenario 1 describes a 36-year-old man diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and alcoholism. Scenario 2 involves a 17-year-old football player who had an above-knee amputation. Scenario 3 is about a 16-year-old girl admitted with heavy bleeding who was forced by her mother to get an abortion. Scenario 4 is a 42-year-old businesswoman admitted for diabetes stabilization. The items assess educational programs, nursing interventions, factors influencing abortion decisions, and roles in integrated family care.

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    OCTOBER 1998 PAPER 1

    CLINICAL NURSING ESSAY –TYPE TEST ITEMS

    SCENARIO 1 ITEM 1
    Mr. Austin Grey is thirty-six (36) year old business man who is married with
    two children. He was diagnosed by his doctor as having Pulmonary
    Tuberculosis. Mr. Grey has a history of alcoholism for the past five (5)
    years.
    ITEM 1
    Discuss the content that should be included in an educational programme to
    assist Mr. Grey and his family to assume responsibility for their health,
    using the following headings:
    A. Nutrition (6pts)
    B. Medication (8pts)
    C. Prevention of spread of infection (4pts)
    D. Follow-up care (6pts)

    Total 24 points
    *Approximately 250-300 words

    SCENARIO 2 ITEM 2
    You are the nurse in charge of a male surgical ward. One of the patients
    Edward Bisden 17 years old is a known footballer who played on the
    National team. He has had an above knee amputation following a motor
    vehicle accident

    One nursing diagnosis for Edward is Body Image Disturbance related to


    actual disfigurement.

    ITEM #2
    Determine four (4) nursing interventions for each of the following objectives
    of care, which will assist Mr. Biden and the family in coping with the effects
    of body image disturbance.

    A. To relieve immediate distress (8pts)


    B. To help the client feel accepted and comfortable (8pts)
    C. To help the client to identify his strengths an coping skills (8pts)
    D. To assist his family with supportive behavior (8pts)

    Total 32 points
    *Approximately 400 words

    SCENARIO 3 ITEM 3
    Carrie Smith, 16 years, a senior high school was admitted with a history of
    bleeding heavily per vagina for one day. On admission, Carrie complained
    of severe abdominal pain and a malodorous vaginal discharge. She also
    stated that she was forced by her mother to get an abortion, so she could
    complete High school.
    Carrie was evaluated by the gynecologist who ordered that she be prepared
    for emergency surgery, since her general condition was deteriorating
    rapidly.

    ITEM 3
    Discuss how the following three factors can influence a teenager’s decision
    about having an abortion

    A. Educational Opportunities (6pts)


    B. Family Life (10pts)
    C. Societal expectations (8pts)
    Total: 24 points
    *Approximately 300 words
    SCENARIO 4 ITEM 4

    Mrs. James, a forty-two year old, self-employed business woman is admitted


    to the hospital for stabilization of Diabetes Mellitus. She is married with two
    teenage children.

    ITEM 4
    Discuss the integrative roles/ functions of members of the health team and
    family in the care of Mrs. James

    Total: 24 points
    * Approximately 300 words

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