(THIKA ROAD CAMPUS)

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

DIPLOMA IN CATERING AND ACCOMMODATION

knec COURSE WORK EVALUATION EXAMINATIONS

Term 3
March 2023 EXAM SERIES

FIRST AID

EXAM DATE:

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

NAME .......................................……………………………. ADM NO……………...................
INSTRUCTIONS
a) Answer ANY five questions.
b) Marks for each question are as indicated in ( )
c) Any examination irregularity will lead to disqualification
d) Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room
e) No reference material should be carried into the examination room

f) Marks may be lost for illegibility

g) ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH (Sheng’ & shorthand answers not allowed)

h) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT YOUR STUDENT ID AS WELL AS NATIONAL ID CARD

Question One

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 a) Discuss five importance of a first aider. [10marks]
b) Explain five dos and don’ts of first aid. [10marks]

Question Two

a) Explain five type of information you may record when taking history of a casualty.[10marks]
b) Describe five ways on how to improvise first aid supplies. [10marks]

Question three

a) Explain five responsibilities of a first aider. [10marks]

b) Elaborate the scientific treatment of choking. [10marks]

Question four

a) Explain five ways to prevent accidents and injuries at home. [10marks]

b) Describe five recognition symptoms of asthmatic patient. [10marks]

Question five

a) Describe six supplies that should never miss in a first aid kit [12marks]
b) Discuss four first aid priorities. [8marks]

Question six

a) Explain five ways a first aider can minimize the risk of infections. [10marks]
b) Describe how a first aider can treat a patient who has fainted. [10marks]

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