BHT-107 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BHT-107 Guess Paper: Management of Health Care of Older Person

This structured guess paper aligns with IGNOU’s official BHT-107 syllabus, emphasizing high-frequency topics from Term-End Exams (TEE) across June and December sessions. Focus on chapter-wise question weightage, time management, and solved previous year questions for maximum scoring.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Topics (Official IGNOU Curriculum)

• Block 1: Geriatric Health and Care Systems
  • Definition, scope, and principles of geriatric care (20-25% weightage in TEE)
  • Age-related physiological changes (e.g., cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems)
  • Common geriatric syndromes: Frailty, falls, incontinence (case study-heavy topics)
• Block 2: Implementing Health and Geriatric Care
  • Assessment tools for older adults (e.g., Mini-Mental State Examination, GDS)
  • Pharmacology in geriatrics: Polypharmacy, drug interactions, and adherence
  • Palliative care for older adults (ethical dilemmas, advance directives)

Exam Strategy & Time Management

Allocate 45 minutes per block (1.5 hours each for Blocks 1 & 2). Prioritize:

• Short-answer questions (SAQs) on definitions, principles, and assessment tools (10-15 marks).
• Long-answer questions (LAQs) on case studies (e.g., dementia management, fall prevention) (25-30 marks).
• Numerical/pharmacology-based questions (e.g., dosage adjustments for older adults).

Commonly Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: What are the most recurring topics in BHT-107 TEE?

  Dementia assessment (MMSE/GDS), polypharmacy management, and palliative care ethics appear in 80% of past papers. Focus on Block 1’s geriatric syndromes and Block 2’s case-based scenarios.

• Q: How to score high in descriptive answers?

  Use SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) for case studies. Include patient-specific examples (e.g., ‘A 78-year-old with COPD’).

Sample Question Patterns (Previous Years)

• Block 1:
  • “Explain the role of a geriatric nurse in primary healthcare.” (20 marks)
  • “Compare frailty and sarcopenia with examples.” (15 marks)
• Block 2:
  • “Describe the steps for managing polypharmacy in an older adult.” (25 marks)
  • “Discuss ethical considerations in palliative care for older adults.” (20 marks)

Note: Refer to IGNOU’s eGyanKosh for solved papers (June 2018–Dec 2023) to identify recurring question patterns.