Nutrition
Q.1 – Answer any three questions.
(a) Household methods of preservation and storage of food:
- Drying: Removing moisture from food (e.g., grains, fruits).
- Freezing: Preserves freshness (e.g., meat, vegetables).
- Pickling: Using salt or vinegar (e.g., pickles).
- Canning: Storing food in airtight containers.
(b) Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS):
- A government program in India for children under 6 years.
- Provides supplementary nutrition, health check-ups, and preschool education.
(c) Cholesterol metabolism:
- Cholesterol is synthesized in the liver and transported via lipoproteins (LDL, HDL).
- Used for membrane synthesis, bile acids, and steroid hormones.
- Excess LDL leads to atherosclerosis.
(d) Vitamin C:
- Sources: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli.
- Deficiency: Leads to scurvy (bleeding gums, fatigue).
Q.2 – Long Answer Type Questions
(a) Classification of Foods:
- Energy-Giving Foods: Carbohydrates, fats (e.g., grains, oils).
- Body-Building Foods: Proteins (e.g., eggs, dairy).
- Protective Foods: Vitamins and minerals (e.g., fruits, vegetables).
(b) Malnutrition in India:
- Causes: Poverty, lack of education, poor sanitation, inadequate healthcare access.
Q.3 – Write Short Notes
(a) National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Program:
- Ensures iodized salt availability to prevent goiter and cretinism.
(b) Functions and Sources of Carbohydrates:
- Functions: Provide energy, spare proteins.
- Sources: Rice, bread, fruits.
Midwifery
Q.1 – Select the Most Appropriate Answer
- (d) Apgar Score.
- (a) Lochia.
- (a) Fallopian Tubes.
- (c) Cancer of Cervix.
- (b) Progress of Labour.
Q.2 – Answer any three questions.
(a) Pre-eclampsia:
- A condition in pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and swelling.
(b) Antenatal Care:
- Periodic check-ups to monitor maternal and fetal health.
Q.3 – Long Answer Type Questions
(a) Advice to Mother During Discharge:
- Rest, nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, follow-up visits.
(b) Universal Precautions in Labour Room:
- Use of gloves, sterilized equipment, proper waste disposal.
Human Body & Hygiene
Q.1 – Select the Most Appropriate Answer
- (a) Thiamine.
- (c) 1981.
- (a) Diarrhea.
- (c) 9 calories.
- (b) Sub-Lingual Gland.
Q.2 – Answer any three questions.
(a) Largest Organ in the Body:
- The skin is the largest organ.
(b) WHO Definition of Health:
- “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Q.4 – Short Notes
(a) Location of Liver:
- Located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
(b) Respiratory System:
- Includes the lungs, trachea, bronchi, and diaphragm.
Health Centre Management
Q.1 – Select the Most Appropriate Answer
- (c) 140 to 160.
- (b) Leprosy.
- (d) R-16.
- (b) 10%.
- (d) All age group people.
Q.3 – Long Answer Questions
(a) Counseling:
- Process of guiding individuals to solve personal issues.
- Qualities: Active listening, empathy, confidentiality.
(b) Women Health Camp:
- Organize healthcare services, educate on hygiene, provide immunizations.
Q.4 – Short Notes
(a) Planning:
- Establishing goals, allocating resources for health programs.
(b) Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR):
- Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Nutrition
Short Notes
- National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Program:
- Aims to eliminate iodine deficiency-related disorders like goiter and hypothyroidism.
- Ensures universal access to iodized salt and raises awareness.
- Functions and Sources of Carbohydrates:
- Functions: Provide energy (4 kcal/g), protein sparing, and regulate blood glucose.
- Sources: Rice, wheat, fruits, sugar, and starchy vegetables.
- Classification of Lipids:
- Simple Lipids: Fats and oils (triglycerides).
- Compound Lipids: Phospholipids, glycolipids.
- Derived Lipids: Steroids, fatty acids.
- Methods of Food Preparation:
- Boiling: Retains most nutrients.
- Steaming: Preserves vitamins and minerals.
- Frying: Enhances taste but increases fat content.
- Factors Affecting Iron Absorption:
- Enhancers: Vitamin C, heme iron (from animal sources).
- Inhibitors: Phytates, calcium, tannins (from tea/coffee).
Long Answer
- Dietary Management of Diabetes Mellitus:
- Goals:
- Maintain blood glucose levels.
- Prevent complications like neuropathy and retinopathy.
- Diet Plan:
- Low glycemic index foods (whole grains, legumes).
- Adequate protein (eggs, fish).
- Controlled fat intake to avoid cardiovascular risks.
- Meal Patterns:
- Small, frequent meals to prevent sugar spikes.
- Goals:
- Causes of Malnutrition in India:
- Economic Factors: Poverty, unemployment.
- Health Issues: High infection rates, poor maternal health.
- Educational Gap: Lack of awareness about balanced diets.
- Cultural Practices: Food taboos during pregnancy and lactation.
Midwifery
Short Notes
- Hydatidiform Mole:
- Abnormal pregnancy with overgrowth of placental tissues.
- Symptoms: Heavy bleeding, high hCG levels.
- Treatment: Uterine evacuation and follow-up for malignancy risk.
- Neonatal Jaundice:
- Cause: High bilirubin due to immature liver in newborns.
- Symptoms: Yellowing of skin and eyes.
- Treatment: Phototherapy or exchange transfusion.
- Function of Placenta:
- Nutrient and oxygen supply to the fetus.
- Removes waste products from fetal blood.
- Hormone production (e.g., hCG, progesterone).
Long Answer
- Examination of Abdomen in Pregnancy:
- Inspection: Look for fetal movements, size, and shape of the abdomen.
- Palpation:
- Fundal height to assess fetal growth.
- Fetal lie, presentation, and engagement.
- Auscultation: Fetal heart rate (110-160 bpm) using a stethoscope or Doppler.
- Antenatal Care (ANC):
- Regular check-ups to monitor maternal and fetal health.
- Includes blood tests, ultrasonography, and nutritional counseling.
- Immunizations: Tetanus toxoid (TT).
- Early detection of complications like pre-eclampsia or anemia.
Human Body & Hygiene
Short Notes
- Location of Liver:
- Right upper quadrant of the abdomen, under the diaphragm.
- Respiratory System:
- Composed of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
- Function: Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).
Long Answer
- Immunity and Immune System:
- Definition: The body’s defense mechanism against pathogens.
- Types:
- Innate Immunity: First line of defense (skin, mucus).
- Acquired Immunity: Developed after exposure (antibodies).
- Components:
- White blood cells (lymphocytes, macrophages).
- Organs like thymus, bone marrow, spleen.
- Personal Hygiene:
- Practices like regular bathing, oral care, handwashing.
- Golden Rule: Cleanliness reduces infection risk.
Health Centre Management
Short Notes
- Planning:
- Setting objectives, deciding resources, and monitoring implementation.
- Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR):
- Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a year.
- Cold Chain:
- System of storing and transporting vaccines at the recommended temperature (2–8°C).
Long Answer
- Records and Reports at Sub-Centre Level:
- Types of Records:
- Antenatal care register.
- Immunization records.
- Family planning records.
- Reports: Monthly performance reports sent to higher centers.
- Types of Records:
- Principles of Primary Health Care:
- Universal accessibility.
- Community participation.
- Inter-sectoral coordination.
- Use of appropriate technology.