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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:2014

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University Examinations 2013/2014
SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE IN PUBLIC
HEALTH
MLS 2131: FIRST AID
DATE: DECEMBER 2013 TIME: 1 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Define the following terms:
i. First aid and basic life support (4 Marks)
ii. State various anetimical structures and physiological organization of human body.
(5 Marks)
iii. State various body systems. (6 Marks)
iv. Describe aims of first aid for an injured person. (5 Marks)
b. Discuss first aid under the following sub-heading:
i. The principles of first aid (5 Marks)
ii. State common conditions encountered in first aid. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 15 MARKS
a. Describe the steps in rescue breathing. (6 Marks)
b. Discuss assessment of cardiovascular systems for first aid. (6 Marks)
c. Discuss safety precautions to be considered in mass accident situation. (8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 15 MARKS
Describe how you can transport an injured casualty to the nearest health facility.
i. Handling and lying of the casualty (4 Marks)
ii. Referral process (4 Marks)
iii. Immediate care before transportation. (8 Marks)
iv. Prioritization of mass casualties for referral. (4 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – 15 MARKS
Discuss first aid under the following headings:
i. Ethical considerations (10 Marks)
ii. Circulating failure and shock (5 Marks)
iii. Qualities of first aider. (5 Marks)

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