REGIONAL EXAMINATION FOR NURSE REGISTRATION
CARICOM COUNTRIES
PAPER III
APRIL 2001
ANSWER KEYS
NO OF ITEMS: 4
NUMBER OF POINTS: 100
ITEM I
A. ENSURE PHYSICAL COMFORT AND PRIVACY
Set appointed time to rule out other disturbances
Ensure that there is a room area where the person will be
undisturbed
Well ventilated room clean with adequate lighting
Adequate seating arrangements
Establish rapport
Assure confidentiality
Establish goals/objectives of session
Ensure environment is non-threatening
Other
Any 5, 1 point each
Total = 5 points
B. USE OF APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
Avoiding using language that is intimidating or inflammatory
Express self clearly
Use open ended questions
Allow for feedback
Stick to accustomed culturally used terms
Use of appropriate non-verbal communication (e.g. gestures, facial
grimace)
Other
Any 5, 1 point each
Total = 5 points
C. FACE TO FACE CONTACT
Provide opportunity to observe non-verbal behavior
Can relate spoken words to action
Ensure understanding of what is said
Maintain eye contact
Be alert to non-verbal messages
Other
Any 3, 2 points each
Total = 6 points
D. CREATE A GOOD EMOTIONAL CLIMATE
Demonstrate non judgmental attitude
Give opportunity for ventilation
Listen attentively
Provide comfortable environment
Allow staff to feel relaxed
use appropriate tone of voice
other
Any 4, 2 points each = 8 points
Overall Points: 24 points
ITEM 2
A. EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
Minimal standards of entry to training programme e.g. CXC. GCE
Three years Basic General Nursing Program
Offered in higher institutions of learning
Preparation of teaching personnel
Prescribed curriculum (stipulated theory/practice)
Leading to certification/registration
Other
Any 5, 1 point each = 5 points
0.5 concepts, 0.5 explanations
B. MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Set standards for practice of nursing
Policies and procedures
Code of ethics
Legislation
Utilizes scientific theoretical concepts/frameworks e.g. The Nursing Process
Adhere's to universally accepted standards e.g. Caribbean Nursing Standards. WHO/PAHO
Audit/Quality Assurance Programs/Committees
Other
Any 6, 1 point each = 6 points
0.5 concepts, 0.5 explanations
ITEM 4
A. NURSE
Maternal and Child Health
Family Life Education
Counseling
Collaborating with health workers and policy makers
Educate on health issues
Assistance with health needs of the community School Health
Advice re exercise and stress management
Other
Any 5, 2 each (1 point discussion) = 10 points
B. NUTRITIONIST
Assessment of the nutritional needs of the community (clinic and/or home
visits)
Education on the importance of having three (3) balanced meals per day.
Utilizing the food groups in preparing meals
Encouragement re drink (6-8 glasses per day) water.
Demonstration and return demonstration of ways of providing nutritional meals
(small groups)
Plan with the group age-related/appropriate diets
Assistance with selection of appropriate diet
Advice re selection of food substitutes.
Other
Any 5, 2 each (1 point discussion) = 10 points
C. PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR
Promotion of legislation to prevent water pollution
Water quality – portability
Sewage treatment/disposal
Vermin and vector control
Food and meat inspection
Food handler's certification
Solid Waste Management
Maintenance of slaughter houses and dairies
Provision of, use and maintenance of public Sanitary conveniences
Other
Any 5, 2 points each = 10 points (1 point for concept, 1 point for discussion)
Total 30 points
ITEM 6
Aim: to educate children and their parents on purchasing Safe food for Consumption
1 point
Title
0.5 point
Duration
0.5 point
Methodology
0.5 point
Venue
0.5 point
Date/Time
0.5 point
5 points
Objectives:
1. Define the term "Safe Food"
2. Define the term "consumption of food"
3. Discuss the hygienic aspects related to food handling
4. Determine the characteristics of safe food
5. Define the term purchasing
Any 4, 1 point each = 4
points
CONTENT
A. DEFINITION OF TERMS
OBJECTIVE 1
Safe Food: Food that is prepared and served under hygienic conditions and meet the
Public Health Laws Standards.
Other 1 point
OBJECTIVE 2
Consumption of Food : To take in food.
Other 1 point
OBJECTIVE 3
Hygienic aspects
Ensure food is covered.
Note method of handling food
*Observe for hand washing
Observe for means of garbage disposal
Observe environment for cleanliness
Note physical appearance of vendor.
*Observe for food handlers certificate
Ensure food is properly stored e.g. Use of ice. Etc.
Other
*1 point each, any other 6, 1 point each = 8 points
OBJECTIVE 4
CHARACTERISTICS OF SAFE FOOD
Observe temperature of food
Observe food for "freshness.
Note smell and texture of food
Ensure food is properly cooked.
Observe that packages and cans
are intact.
Observe expiry date if possible.
Other
Any 5, 1 point each = 5 points Total = 24 points