02. Role of chemistry in Nursing

To know the chemistry involved in processes of digestion and metabolism which will help the nursing student in selecting and preparing foods in accordance with body requirements, both in health and disease. To know the principles involved in energy, digestion, drug, preparation of special diets for first aid treatment, disinfection, the efficient selection and use [...]

01. DEFINITIONS OF CHEMISTRY

1. Chemistry is a study of the composition of substances and the changes in their composition. 2. Chemistry is the science of substances – their structure, their properties, and the reactions that change them into other substances. 3. Chemistry is the science of change and the study of matter. 4. Chemistry is that science which [...]

32. VOCABULARY – Pattern of Family Organization

Patterns of family organization: vocabulary list KIN: People who are related by common ancestry or origins; most often blood relations. FAMILY: A group of kin who live together and function as an ongoing Co-operative unit for economic and other purposes. CONSANGUINE FAMILY: Biological relatives. CONJUGAL FAMILY: A group of relatives by marriage. PATRILOCAL FAMILY: A [...]

31. VOCABULARY – Confusing Words

Words often confused with meaning S. No. Word often confused Meaning 1 Dependent (Adjective) Rely on others for help 2 Dependant (Noun) He, who depends for food, clothing, shelter 3 Disburse To distribute, to pay out money. 4 Disperse To scatter, to breakup & go away 5 Disinterested Impartial, not, influenced by person again 6 [...]

30. COMPOSITION – Dialogue Writing

Dialogue Writing:                 Dialogue is a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing. It is an exchange of ideas and opinions. A basic purpose of dialogue writing skill is to express thoughts in an easy and natural way. However, it does not mean that language may be ungrammatical.                 By [...]

29. COMPOSITION – Precis Writing

PRÉCIS WRITING                 A précis is a concise summary of the essential points, statements or facts. Précis writing is an art of compression. The gist of a passage enables the reader to grasp main points. It should be brief, lucid, concise and comprehensive. The précis is, meant to express only main idea or theme leaving [...]

28. COMPOSITION – Paragraph Writing

WRITING A PARAGRAPH                 A paragraph is a series of sentences that develops a single idea or topic. You can write paragraph for many purposes, such as explaining how to do something or telling story. The sentences in a paragraph must relate to a single topic. A group of sentences about more than one topic [...]

27. COMPOSITION – Comprehension Writing

COMPREHENSION WRITING                 Comprehension literally means the act or process of grasping with the intellect. It is process of understanding through reading. The purposeful reading requires concentration intelligence and power of finding answers of questions given at the end of passage within limited time. It shows the capacity and the ability of the student to [...]

26. COMPOSITION – Application Writing

APPLICATION WRITING Application writing is also an art like letter writing. Applications are written either for job, leave, interview, admission, remission of fine, or issuance of certificate. One should be candid, clear, and polite in style. Moreover it should be natural and to the point. For writing a good application following tips may be followed. [...]

25. Idioms

S. No. Idioms Meanings Use 1 A brain wave Bright idea A brain wave led him to a great success 2 A Child’s play Thing, which easily done It is not a Child play to get position in the exanimation. 3 A close fisted person Miser man He is a close fisted person and he [...]

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