Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2018

Question 8

 

(a)    (i) List five conditions that require First Aid.    [5marks]
(ii) State two methods of stopping bleeding.         [2marks]
(b)  State three ways of caring for sportswear.                   [3marks]

Observation

 

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. In part (a)(i) many candidates did well in it. In part (a)(ii) majority of the candidates were able to state methods of stopping bleeding. In part (b) they did well in it.
The expected answers are as follow:

8(a)(i) CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE FIRST AID
-           heat stroke
-           heat exhaustion
-           drowning
-           shock
-           fainting/unconsciousness
-           muscle fatigue
-           fracture
-           muscle strain
-           wounds
-           joint sprain
-           dislocation
-           bleeding
-           muscle pull
-           muscle cramp
-           muscle tear
Any 5x1  (5 marks)

  (ii)     METHODS OF STOPPING BLEEDING
-           finger & thumb
-           bandage
-           use of tourniquet
-           application of pressure on the nearest pressure point to the site of injury.
-           elevation of the affected part/limb
Any2x1    (2 marks)

(b)     WAYS OF CARING FOR SPORTSWEARS
-           washing
-           drying
-           sunning from time to time
-           storing in dry and airy place
-           Ironing
-           polishing of boots
-           mending of sportswear
Any3x1          (3 marks)