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Mls2131:First Aid Question Paper

Mls2131:First Aid

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

a) Define the following terms; (5 Marks)
i. First aid
ii. Pulse
iii. Blood pressure
iv. Stroke volume
v. Triage
b) Justify the importance of;
i. Estimating the age of a casualty
ii. Knowing the mechanics of the injury. (4 Marks)
c) Elaborate on the steps of a primary survey. (10 Marks)
d) State six causes of shock. (6 Marks)
e) While delivering his duty as a bodyguard in a function that lasted five hours, on a
sunny day, a 25 year old policeman lost consciousness,
i. Expound on the most likely caus.
ii. Outline the steps you would take as a first aider. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the triangle of fire. (5 Marks)
b) Highlight the good practice for preventing cross infection in first aid. (10 Marks)
c) Describe the log and roll technique. (5 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) State the basic materials that should be put in a home first aid kit. (10 Marks)
b) Highlight briefly the main differences in resuscitation of adults, children and infants.
(3 Marks)
c) A 65 year-old man suffered from a severe central chest pain that radiated to the neck
and predominantly to the left arm. He was overweight and a known heavy smoker.
i. What is the most probable diagnosis?
ii. Explain the steps you would take as a first aider. (5 Marks)
d) State the risks to a casualty from alcohol poisoning. (2 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
e) Explain two situations where it is necessary to move a casualty. (2 Marks)
f) Elaborate on any of two conditions involving respiratory system that require fist aid
and outline the steps to take. (8 Marks)
g) State clearly the first four treatment priorities in a casualty. (4 Marks)
h) Discuss three factors that can potentially make an insect bite dangerous. (6 Marks)

Mls2131:First Aid Question Paper

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