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:2014
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University Examinations 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
MLS 2131: FIRST AID
DATE: DECEMBER 2012 TIME: ??HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one in section A and any other two questions in section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
Answer the following question as used in First Aid:
a) Define basic life support and First Aid. (4 Marks)
b) State the onsomed and physiological organization structure of human body.
(5 Marks)
c) List the body systems. (6 Marks)
d) Describe First Aid for a drowning child in a bucket. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss First Aid under the following heading
a) The principles of First Aid (5 Marks)
b) The common domestic First Aid conditions (5 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION ONE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss First Aid under the following sub-headings;
a) The steps used in rescue breathing/respiration. (6 Marks)
b) Assessment of cardiovascular / circulatory system. (6 Marks)
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c) Safety precautions to be considered in mass accident along Thika superhighway.
(8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Describe the transportation of casualty from the accident scene.
a) Handling and lighting to awaiting vehicle. (4 Marks)
b) Referall system/process (4 Marks)
c) Immediate First Aid requirements before transportation. (8 Marks)
d) Prioritization for accident victims for referall. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the following terms as used in First Aid:
a) Ethical considerations for First Aid (6 Marks)
b) Circulatory volume and shock (8 Marks)
c) Qualities of First Aid. (6 Marks)
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