Question 4
The diagram below illustrates a safety device. Study it and answer questions 4 (a), (b) and (c).
(a) State one function each of the diagrams labelled A, B, C, D and E. [5marks]
(b) Mention four places in which the illustrated materials could be found. [4marks]
(c) List one other material that serves the same purpose as the material in the diagram labelled A. [1mark]
Observation
Many candidates attempted this question and their performance was good. It was reported that most of the candidates had a good mark in it.
The expected answers are as follow:
4 (a) FUNCTION OF EACH OF THE DIAGRAMS LABELLED A, B, C, D AND E
FUNCTION OF DIAGRAM A
- For covering cuts and wounds
- For holding materials such as gauze/cotton wool/bandage
FUNCTION OF DIAGRAM B
- For cleaning/disinfecting wounds and cuts
- For cleaning mouth/mouth wash
FUNCTION OF DIAGRAM C
- For applying liquid or cream on the skin
- For dressing /cleaning/covering wound
FUNCTION OF DIAGRAM D
- For cleaning cuts/ wound/ bruises
- To sterilize materials/named
FUNCTION OF DIAGRAM E
- For cutting materials /plaster/ bandage
(b) PLACES THE ILLUSTRATED MATERIALS COULD BE FOUND
- in the first aid box
- home
- schools
- industries/factories
- offices
- hospitals
- playground/sports field/named
(c) OTHER MATERIAL THAT SERVE THE PURPOSE OF DIAGRAM LABELLED A