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Define first aid.

First aid is the process of immediate care that is given to a victim of an unfortunate accident, illness or any other form of medical emergency. It is provided to the victim before an ambulance or doctor arrives.


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"Abnormally, a large number of WBCs in the blood is usually an indication of some infection in our body." Comment on the statement.

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Explain briefly, the role of the following health aids:

(a) Antiseptics


(b) Disinfectants


(c) Vaccines

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Describe briefly the first aid treatment you would carry out in the following cases:

(a) A Little toe in the foot is pierced by a thorn and is bleeding.


(b) An elderly woman walking on the footpath during a hot mid-day has fallen unconscious.


(c) A young boy has burnt his finger tip while firing crackers.


(d) Your gardener has been bitten by a snake while digging soil in the flower bed.


(e) Your friend has received an electric shock.


(f) Your little brother has swallowed a poisonous liquid.

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Name any five antibiotics. State their source and the disease against which they are used.