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I 15 Introduction to Introduction to obstetric & * Lecture *Short

obstetric & Gynaecological nursing: discussion answers
2 Gynaecological  Historical and
nursing. contemporary perspectives *Explain using *Objective
 Epidemiological aspects of Charts and type
maternal and child health graphs
 Magnitude of maternal and
child problems
2  Issues of maternal and
child health: Age, Gender,
Sexuality, psycho socio
cultural factors
* Lecture
2  Preventive obstetrics
 National Health and family discussion
welfare programmes
related to maternal and
child health: health care
delivery system National
Rural health mission, Role
2 of NGO‟s *Explain using
 Theories, models and Charts and
Approaches applied to graphs
midwifery practice &
1 gynaecological nursing
 Role and scope of
midwifery practice:
Independent Nurse
midwifery practitioner
2  Legal and Ethical issues :
Code of Ethics and
standards of midwifery
practice, standing orders
3  Evidence based midwifery
practice
1 Research priorities in obstetric
and gynecological nursing
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II 20 Explain the Human reproduction & * Lecture *Short

human Human Sexuality: discussion answers
reproductive  Review of anatomy
3 & human and physiology *Explain using *Objective
sexuality. of human Charts and type
2 reproduction system: male graphs
2 and female
2  Hormonal cycles
 Embryology
 Genetics, teratology, and
counseling
2
Clinical implications
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III 20 Describe the Pregnancy * Lecture *Short

3 pregnancy 1. Maternal adaptation: discussion answers
period. Physiocological , Psychosocial
2  Assessment - Maternal *Explain using *Objective
and foetal measures Maternal Charts and type
Measures: History taking, graphs
examination – General,
physical and obstetrical
measure, identification of high
risk
 Foetal measure – clinical
2 parameters, biochemical –
human estriol, Maternal Serum
Alfa Feto protein, Acetyl
choline esterase (AchE), Triple
Test Amniocentesis,
Cordocentesis, chorionic villus
sampling (CVS)
2  Biophysical – (US
IMAGING, Foetal movement
count, Ultra Sonography,
Cardiotocography,
cardiotomography, Non Strss
Test ( NST ), contraction
Stress Test ( CST) ,
amnioscopy, foetoscopy
2  Radiological examination
2  Interpretation of diagnostic
tests and nursing
implications
 Nursing management of
the pregnant women, minor
2 disorders of pregnancy and
management , preparation for
child birth and parenthood,
importance of institutional
delivery, choice of birth
setting , importance and
mobilizing of transportation,
prenatal counseling . role of
2 nurse and crisis intervention ,
identification of high risk
pregnancy and refer
3
 Alternative /
complementary
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IV 4 Describe the Normal Labor and Nursing * Lecture

normal labour management : discussion
and nursing  Essential factors of labour *Short
management.  Stages and onset *Explain using answers
First stage : Physiology of Charts and *Objective
3 normal labour graphs type
 Use of partograph :
principles, use and
critical analysis,
evidence based studies
 Analgesia and
anesthesia in labour
 Nursing management
2 Second Stage
 Physiology, intrapartum
monitoring
 Nursing management
 Resuscitation,
immediate newborn
care and initiate breast
feeding ( guidelines of
National neonatology
forum of India)
1 Third stage
 Physiology and nursing
management

Fourth stage – Observation,

2 critical analysis and Nursing
management.
 Various child birth
practice: water birth,
position change etc
 Evidence based
practice in
relation to
labour intervention
Role of nurse midwifery
5
practitioner
Alternative / complementary
5 therapies
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V 18 Describe the Normal puerperium and * Lecture *Short

5 normal nursing management discussion answers
puerperium and  Physiology of
2 nursing puerperium *Explain using *Objective
management.  Physiology of Charts and type
lactation, lactation graphs
management ,
exclusive breast
feeding , Baby friendly
hospital intitative (
1 BFHI)
 Assessment of postnatal
1
women
 Minor discomforts and
1 complication of
puerperium
 Management of
mothers during
puerperium: Postnatal
exercises Rooming in,
2 bounding, Warm chain
 Evidence based studies
Role of nurse midwifery
practitioner
3
Alternative / complementary
therapies
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VI 18 Describe the Normal Newborn * Lecture *Short

2 normal newborn  Physiology and discussion answers
characteristics of normal
newborn *Explain using *Objective
1  Physical and Behavioral Charts and type
assessment of newborn graphs
1
 Needs of Newborn
2  Essential newborn
care: Exclusive breast
feeding ,
Immunization, Hygiene
3 measures, newborn
nutrition
 Organization of
neonatal care, services(
Levels), Transport,
neonatal intensive care
unit , organization and
management of nursing
services in NICU
3
Observation and care of
newborn Parenting process
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VII 10 Describe the Pharmaco dynamics in * Lecture *Short

pharmaco obstetrics & gynaecology: discussion answers
2 dynamic in  Drugs used in
obstetrics & pregnancy, labour, post *Explain using *Objective
gynaecology. partum and newborn Charts and type
2  Calculation of drugs graphs
1 dose and administration
1  Effects of drugs used
 Anesthesia and
analgesia in obstetrics
2
 Roles and
responsibilities
of midwifery
nurse practitioner
2 Standing orders and protocols
and use of selected life saving
drugs and interventions of
obstetric emergencies approved
by the MOHFW
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VIII 8 Describe family Family welfare services * Lecture *Short

1 welfare  Population dynamics discussion answers
1 services.  Demography trends:
vital statistics, *Explain using *Objective
calculation of Charts and type
indicators especially graphs
maternal and neonatal
mortality rates and
problems and other
health problems
2  Recent advancement in
contraceptive
technology Role of
nurses in family
welfare programmes in
all setting
1
 Role of independent
nurse midwifery
1 practitioner
 Family life education
 Evidence based studies
 Information , Education
and Communication (
IEC)
1  Management
information and
evaluation system
(MIES)
o Teaching and supervision of
1 health team members
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5 Describe the Abortion * Lecture *Short

1 aboration types,  Types, Causes discussion answers
1 causes,  Legislations, Clinical
complication, Rights and *Explain using *Objective
nursing Professional Charts and type
management responsibility graphs
and role of Abortion Procedures
midwifery.  Complications
1  Nursing Management
1  Role of Midwifery
Nurse Practitioner
1
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X 10 Describe Nursing in Gynaecologic * Lecture *Short

nursing history conditions: discussion answers
2 taking, nursing  Nursing history taking
process and and assessment *Explain using *Objective
2 gyneacological  Nursing process Charts and type
2 procedure.  Gynaecological graphs
procedures
2 Describe  Menstrual irregularities
1 menstrual  Genital injuries
1 irregularities
and genital Uterine malformations
injuries.
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XI 15 Describe HIV / AIDS * Lecture *Short

2 HIV/AIDS,  HIV positive mother discussion answers
1 epidemiology, and her baby
screening,  Epidemiology *Objective
1 parent to child.  Screening type
1  Parent to child
transmission (PTCT)
 Prophylaxis for mother
and baby
 Universal precautions
and patient safety
measure *Explain using
2  ACOG & WHO Charts and
guidelines, graphs
international
policies & the
guidelines
 Counseling
2  Breast feeding issues
 National policies and
2 guidelines
Issues: Legal, ethical,
3 Psychosocial and rehabilitation
role of nurse