Name of the University : Kerala University of Health Sciences
Degree : M.Sc Nursing
Subject Name : Nursing Management
Year : II
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Website : kuhs.ac.in
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KUHS Nursing Management Question Paper
Second Year M.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations – November 2012
NURSING MANAGEMENT :
(Common for all specialties)
Time: 3 hrs
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Max marks :100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Explain the steps involved in the planning of budget. Describe the functions of a unit level manager in budgeting , a newly constructed 10 bedded medical intensive care unit. (10+10=20)
2. Explain the legal responsibilities of the nurse manager for quality control of nursing practice. Describe the steps to be taken by a nurse manager to prevent malpractices in rendering nursing care. (10+10=20)
3. Discuss the principles of material management and the role of nurse manager in inventory control (12+8=20)
4. Describe the various strategies used for development of nursing staff working in a general medical unit. Describe the different types of tools used for performance appraisal of staff nurses. (10+10=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Nursing service records and reports.
6. Collective bargaining.
7. Management by objectives
8. Delegation.
September 2013
(Common for all specialties)
Time : 3 hrs
Max marks : 100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Explain the principles in planning process and describe the components of program evaluation and review technique (PERT) model. (10+10=20)
2. Describe the process of material management. Explain the role of the nurse manager in material management. (10+10=20)
3. Explain the steps involved in budgeting. Explain the role of nurse manager in nursing service budgeting (10+10=20)
4. Discuss the principles of supervision. Explain the techniques involve in performance evaluation of staff nurses (10+10=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Quality assurance
6. Leadership styles
7. Records and reports maintained in college of nursing
8. Types of staff development programme
May 2013
(Common for all specialties)
Time: 3 hrs
Max marks : 100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20:80)
1. Discuss the principles and functions of management (10+10=20)
2. Explain various factors in recruitment of staff. Describe the steps used in selection process (10+10=20)
3. Describe legal issues in nursing. Explain on consumer protection act (CPA) (10+10=20)
4. Explain..the characteristics of an effective leader. Describe the role of the administrator in managing disciplinary problems in an institute (10+10=20)
Short notes : (4×5=20)
5. Inventory control
6. Various methods of performance appraisal
7. Advantages of primary nursing care approach
8. Nurses role in occupational health and safety
March 2014
Nursing Management :
(Common for all specialties)
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100
Answer all questions :
Essays : (4×20=80)
1. Describe the principles of supervision. Explain the different strategies that a nurse manager can implement to ensure discipline in her subordinates. (8+12=20)
2. Discuss the principles of organizing and explain the types of organization chart.
3. Explain the significance of establishing public relations for nurse administrators. Describe the various skills needed for a nurse administrator to have effective public relation.
4. Explain the various tasks needed for developing effective leadership. Being the nursing officer of a teaching hospital, explain the leadership style you prefer to adopt, with adequate rationale. (10+10=20)
Short notes :(4×5=20)
5. Patients’ rights.
6. National population policy.
7. Programme evaluation and review technique (PERT).
8. Tele-nursing.
September 2014
Nursing Management :
(Common for all specialties)
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100
Answer all questions :
Essays :
1. Discuss the methods of patient care assignments and the role of nurse manager in disaster management. (10+10=20)
2. Explain the stages of conflict. Describe the different approaches that can be used by the nurse manager in conflict resolution. (8+12=20)
3. Explain the principles to be considered in staffing a nursing unit. Mention the indicators that determine staffing effectiveness. (10+10=20)
4. Discuss the leadership styles and the qualities required for an effective nurse leader
Short notes :
5. Group dynamics
6. Code of professional conduct
7. Inventory control
8. Legal issues in nursing.
Community Health Nursing
Essays :
1. Describe the health care delivery system in India. Discuss the methods of evaluation of health services. (10+10 = 20)
2. Discuss the various measures for prevention of occupational diseases. Describe the role of a nurse in occupational health. (10+10 = 20)
3. Discuss the leadership competencies of a community health nurse administrator. Describe her responsibilities in team building. (10+10 = 20)
4. Explain globalization of health care. Describe the challenges for nurses in improving global health. (10+10 = 20)
Short notes :
5. Millennium development goals
6. Disaster preparedness
7. Health problems of the aged
8. Community based rehabilitation
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Explain the legal responsibilities of the nurse manager for quality control of nursing practice. Describe the steps to be taken by a nurse manager to prevent malpractices in rendering nursing care.