Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2017

Question 9

 

(a)(i) What is First Aid ?                                                                                       [2 marks]
(ii) Mention four materials that could be used to treat a victim of compound
fracture                                                                                                         [4 marks]
(b) List four sports injuries that could occur during 100 metres race.                         [4 marks]

Observation

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was better. In part (a) (i) many candidates correctly defined first aid. In part (a) (ii) many candidates correctly mentioned materials that could be used to treat a victim of compound fracture. In part (b) many candidates also did well in it by listing sports injuries that could occur during 100 metres race .
The expected answers are as follow:
9.         (a)        (i)        FIRST AID

                                    Is the assistance/help given to an injured person/victim of
accident before he/she is taken to the hospital for further treatment by
doctor or nurse.

(ii)    MATERIALS THAT SHOULD BE USED TO TREAT A
                            VICTIM OF COMPOUND FRACTURE

       -        splint
-        sling
-        bandage
-        clip/pin
-        handkerchief
-        tourniquet
-        scissors/razor blade
(b)           SPORTS INJURIES THAT COULD OCCUR DURING
                100 METRES RACE

       -        muscle pull
-        muscle cramp
-        sprain
-        strain
-        dislocation
-        bruise