Question 3
Describe briefly the First Aid treatment that should be given to a student who had a deep cut on the leg. [5 marks]
Observation
Many candidates attempted this question but couldn’t give correct answer in sequence as expected.
The expected answers are:
First aid treatment that would be given to a student who had a severe cut on the leg
- Lie the victim on the ground;
- Apply iodine on the cut;
- Place a sterile dressing/bandage or clean cloth on the cut;
- Apply direct pressure on the cut;
- Raise the leg up above the heart level;
- If blood soaks through the bandage, add more bandages;
- Give analgesic for pain relief;
- Send victim to nearest hospital/doctor.