Dhtm 038: First Aid And Home Nursing Question Paper
Dhtm 038: First Aid And Home Nursing
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : DHTM 038
UNIT TITLE : FIRST AID AND HOME NURSING
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer four questions only
Question One
State the importance of first Aid.
(3mks)
Briefly explain the responsibilities of a First Aider.
(5mks)
Discuss the guiding principles that should be followed when giving First Aid.
(7mks)
Question Two
Distinguish between sprain and strain.
(4mks)
Explain the steps you would follow to control bleeding and dressing of a wound.
(6mks)
Explain the procedure you would use to treat a burn as a trained first aider. (5mks)
Question Three
Discuss the content of a First Aid Kit.
(10mks)
Explain the first aid you give to a colleague who has fainted in the Kitchen.
(5mks)
Question Four
Explain the qualities of a home nurse.
(10mks)
Explain the importance of home nursing.
(5mks)
Question Five
Using examples, explain the methods used in disinfection of equipments.
(10mks)
Explain the difference between disinfection and sterilization.
(5mks)
Question Six
Explain the steps you would follow when giving pressure area care. (6mks)
Identify and explain the steps involved in making an occupied bed. (9mks)
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