SIMS COLLEGE OF NURSING
I INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS –SEPTEMBER, 2018
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
CLINICAL SPECIALITY-I
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Time -3 hours
Note: answer any FIVE questions Max marks -75
All the questions carry equal marks
1) Define stress and various concepts of stress. Discuss in detail about stress as
a transaction between the individual and the environment . Brief the various
stress management techniques. (15)
2) Discuss the theories of personality development. Explain in detail about
psychoanalytical theory of personality development.(15)
3) Explain the Psycho social and physical therapies. Explain in detail about
behavior therapy and its various techniques (15)
4) Define psychopharmacology. Classify antipsychotic drugs. Explain in detail
about anti psychotic drugs and role of nurse (15)
5) Define assertive communication. Explain in detail about techniques that
promote assertive behavior and problem oriented recording .(15)
6) Write short notes any THREE of the following :3X5=15
a) ECT
b) Neurotransmitters
c) Circadian rhythms
d) Guided imagery
e) Significance of yoga therapy in psychiatry