Question 1
The diagram below illustrates an equipment used in the treatment of emergency conditions. Study it and answer questions 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c).
(a)(i) Name the diagram illustrated. [1 mark]
(ii) List four contents that could be found in the illustrated diagram for the
treatment of a complicated fractured arm. [4 marks]
(b) Mention four other conditions that the contents in the illustrated diagram could be used for. [4 marks]
(c) Name one international health organization that could be associated with the illustrated diagram. [1 mark]
Observation
This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and their performance was good.
In part (a) (i) many candidates correctly named the illustrated diagram. In part (a)(ii)they were able to list contents that could be found in the illustrated diagram for the treatment of a complicated fractured arm. In part (b) they did well in it, they were able to mention conditions that the contents in the illustrated diagram could be used for. In part (c) majority of the candidates correctly named international health organization that could be associated with the illustrated diagram.
The expected answers are as follow:
(a)(i) DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATED
- first aid box
(ii) CONTENTS OF THE DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATED FOR THE
TREATMENT OF COMPLICATED FRACTURED ARM
- splint/wood
- sling
- bandage/crepe bandage
- clip/safety pin
- analgesic/named
(b) CONDITIONS THAT THE CONTENT IN THE ILLUSTRATED
DIAGRAM COULD BE USED FOR OTHER THAN FRACTURE
- sprain
- strain
- wounds/cuts/bleeding/bruises
- muscle cramp
- muscle tear
- dislocation
- burns
- scalds
(c) INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ORGANISATION THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATED
- Red Cross/Red Cross Society
- Girls guide
- Boys brigade