APRIL 2000 PAPER 3

FUNCTIONAL NURSING ESSAY –TYPE TEST ITEMS

SCENARIO 1 ITEM 1
You have completed a course of lectures in ward management in
preparation for Acting in Charge of the surgical ward in the absence of the
ward sister who is going on leave.
ITEM 1
Explain how you would apply the following function of managing to the
daily operation of the ward:
A. Planning (7pt)
B. Organizing (5pt)
C. Controlling (5pt)
D. Evaluating (5pt)
Total 22 points
Approximately 400-450 words

SCENARIO 2
ITEM 2
Nursing today may be regarded as a profession
when one considers it’s a body of knowledge,
standards of practice and the legal and ethical
framework within which it is regulated
ITEM #2
Explain how nursing meets the criteria for a
profession using the following headings
A. Educational preparation (10pts)
B. Autonomy (8pts)
C. Ethical obligations to the society (10pts)
Total (28 pts)
Approximately 350 words
 SCENARIO 3
ITEM 3
Mr. Bell is a twenty-nine (29) year old farmer who
lives with his girlfriend. He was diagnosed HIV
positive one (1) year ago.
At his last clinic visit the nurse with whom he
spoke recognized that he needed more information
on the maintenance of self care skills at home.
ITEM 3
Develop a teaching plan for Mr. Bell on the
maintenance of self care skills focusing on the
following:
- Diet
- Exercise
- Maintenance of optimal health
- Stress Management

Total (30 pts)

SCENARIO 4
ITEM 4
A group of seven (7) staff nurses has been assigned
by the Nursing administrator to conduct educational
sesions as part of a project entitled “Quality Care”.
The group has choseen Jacob as leader.

ITEM 4
Outline the strategies which nurse Jacob and her
group should utilize to create an awareness of the
“Quality Care” project using the following
headings:

A. Staff Education
(10pts)
 B. Public Education
(10pts)

Total 20 points
*Approximately 200 words