Dhtm 038: First Aid And Home Nursing Question Paper
Dhtm 038: First Aid And Home Nursing
Course:Education And Pre-University
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) State the principles of first aid. (3marks)
b) i) Explain the process involved in administering first aid to a casual who is breathing but unconscious. (7marks)
ii) While checking for vital signs after ten minutes, you realized that the casualty is not breathing. Describe the procedure you will use to administer first aid. (10marks)
Question 2
During KeMu annual staff party at Pan-Afric Hotel, two members of staff suddenly collapsed and the following signs and symptoms were observed. Staff A-experienced loss consciousness, the body became rigin and he was shaking violently while staff B- lost consciousness, collapsed, skin became pale grayish, cold and damp and experienced slow pulse which got taster as the casualty got better.
a) Identify and explain the differences between medical emergencies experienced by the two KeMu staff. (4marks)
b) Assuming the position of one of the hotel staff member who was near the scene of the incidence, explain the procedures you will use while administering first aid to the two casualties. (16marks)
Question 3
a) Explain the difference between sprain and strain. (4marks)
b) Explain the procedures involved in treatment of sprain and strain. (6marks)
c) After collapse from the rock during rock climbing one of the hikers had a would on his leg with a bone sticking out.
i) Name the kind of injury the casualty was suffering from. (1mark)
ii) Assuming you are one of the hickers explain in detail the procedure you will use to administer first aid. (9marks)
Question 4
One of the clients at Java coffee House was discovered holding his throat, not able to speak when asked what was wrong and eventually lost his consciousness.
i) What condition was the client likely to be suffering from (1mark)
ii) Assuming you are one of the waitress or waiters, explain the procedure you will use to administer first aid for the above condition. (9marks)
iii) Explain the procedural differences in treatment of the above condition for babies and adults. (10marks)
Question 5
a) State the difference between disinfection and sterilization. (4marks)
b) Using examples explain the methods used in disinfection of equipments. (10marks)
c) What factors do you consider when selecting the above methods. (6marks)
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