Physical Education Paper 2 May/June 2015

Question 7

(a)        Outline the First Aid measures for each of the following injuries:

(i)         dislocated ankle;

(ii)        fractured leg.

(b)        Name the two groups of muscles in the thigh.

Observation

This question was attempted by few candidates and their performance was good.  
In part (a)(i) and (ii) candidates correctly outlined the First Aid Measures for dislocated ankle and fractured leg.  In part (b) candidates correctly named groups of muscles in the thigh.

The expected answers are as follows:

7.         (a)(i)    FIRST AID FOR DISLOCATED ANKLE
-           immobilize the ankle/support/rest 
-           tie ankle with bandage and splints      
-           remove victim from the field with a stretcher
-           apply cold compress
-           take victim to the hospital/named       
-           put affected ankle in a comfortable position/elevate the ankle                                                                       

(ii)        FIRST AID FOR FRACTURED LEG
-           arrest bleeding/explained
-           immobilize the affected part/explained
-           put victim in a comfortable position/elevate the leg
-           take victim to hospital
-           re-assure the victim
-           apply ice berg to reduce swelling and relieve pain

(b)        MUSCLES OF THE THIGH
-           hamstrings/bicep femoris 
-         quadriceps/rectus femoris