Question 7
(a) (i) What is artificial respiration?   [2marks]
      (ii)  State three symptoms of a victim of  epileptic fits.    [3marks]
      (b) Explain the following terms:
      (i)  First Aid;   [3marks]
      (ii) First Aid kit;  [3marks]
      (iii) Emergency condition.     [3marks]
      (c)  Mention six relief materials that  should be given to victim of fire disaster.   [6marks]
Observation
This  question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In  part (a)(i) they did fairly well, but some could not clearly define artificial  respiration. In part (a)(ii) they were able to list symptoms of a victim of  epileptic fits, but some candidates repeated the same point such as fainting,  unconsciousness, deep sleep e.t.c.  In  part (b)(i)(ii)(ii) they did fairly well, but some could not correctly define  the terms. In part (c) they did well in it.  
    
The  expected answers are as follows:  
7(a)     (i)   ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION 
                  A method of assisting an individual who  cannot breathe/stopped breathing to     
                  resume breathing. 
            (ii)  SYMPTOMS OF A VICTIM OF  EPILEPTIC FITS
    -           convulsion
    -           unconsciousness/loss of  awareness/deep sleep/fainting
    -           violently shaking of the  body/head/neck and limbs
    -           foaming from the mouth
    -           body becomes stiff
    -           biting of the tongue during fits
    
    7(b)     EXPLANATION  OF TERMS
   i.          FIRST AID
    It is the temporary  assistance/treatment; rendered to a victim of an emergency condition/injury; at  the scene of the accident; before taking to the hospital.
    
    ii.         FIRST  AID KIT
    These are  equipment/materials; used to render temporary assistance/treatment; to the  victim of emergency conditions.
   iii.        EMERGENCY  CONDITIONS
    These are various  injuries sustained by the victims of accidents; in homes, schools, industries,  road and other places; that require quick attention. 
    
    (c)       RELIEF  MATERIALS THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO VICTIMS OF FIRE
              DISASTER 
    -           housing/accommodation/shelter
    -           blanket/bed sheet
    -           bed/mattress/pillow
    -           building materials/named
    -           clothes
    -           drugs
    -           food items
    -           clean/portable water
    -           household materials (utensils)/named
