Matric Notes Class 10th English Book Exercise Chapter 4 First Aid Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Short Question Box Question 

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Vocabulary

A. Many fields have a specialized vocabulary. Identify vocabulary related to medical field in the text.

• Specialized Word: Scrapes
• What I think it means: Spot
• What it means: Tight spot

• Specialized Word: Infection
• What I think it means: Contamination of wound
• What it means: Contagiousness

• Specialized Word: Ointment
• What I think it means: Cream
• What it means: Balm

• Specialized Word: Bandage
• What I think it means: A piece of cloth to cover the wound
• What it means: Dressing

• Specialized Word: Dressings
• What I think it means: Bandage
• What it means: Filling

• Specialized Word: Stitches
• What I think it means: Join together
• What it means: Fasten

B. Complete the missing letter in the words below to match the meaning given on the right. All these words have prefix dis.

• Word: Dis locate
• Meaning: To put out of place

• Word: Dis satisfied
• Meaning: to be unhappy

• Word: Dis tract
• Meaning: to divert

• Word: Dis qualify
• Meaning: to exclude

• Word: Dis believe
• Meaning: to doubt

• Word: Dis approve
• Meaning: to reject

C. Now use these words in sentences.

• Word: Dislocate
• Sentence: His joint was dislocated because of injury.

• Word: Dissatisfied
• Sentence: The officer was dissatisfied with my performance.

• Word: Distract
• Sentence: The sudden noise distracted my attention.

• Word: Disqualify
• Sentence: The referee disqualified him from the tournament.

• Word: Disbelieve
• Sentence: He disbelieves the presence of angels.

• Word: Disapprove
• Sentence: The committee disapproved the proposal.

D. Further reading activity.

Go through the list of idioms in a grammar book and find five idioms which starts with ‘to-infinitive’. Write Urdu equivalent of these idioms also.

Example: To owe is woe. قرض بری بلا ہے۔

1. To take into account. مد نظر رکھنا۔

2. To mend one’s ways. اپنے طور طریقے ٹھیک کرنا۔

3. To be at home.  ماہر ہونا۔

4. To get rid of.  چھٹکارا حاصل ہونا۔

5. To break the ice.  سکوت توڑنا۔

Reading Comprehension

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. If blood spurts or continues flowing after continuous pressure, __ .

• a. Do first aid
• b. Apply gentle pressure with clean cloth
• c. Seek medical assistance

2. Thorough cleaning reduces the risk ok __ .

• a. Infection and tetanus
• b. Allergy
• c. Rash

3. If a __ appears, stop using the ointment.

• a. Infection
• b. Rash
• c. Allergy

4. Change the dressing at least.

• a. Weekly
• b. Twice a day
• c. Daily

5. Band aid or sticky plasters are good for dressing small __.

• a. Wounds
• b. Burns
• c. Features

B. Answer the following question.

Q1. You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped? Why?

Ans. We should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped this may damage or dislodge the clot that is forming and cause bleeding to resume.

Q2. Why is it necessary to keep soap away from the wound?

Ans. It is necessary to keep soap away from the wound as it can irritate it.

Q3. How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the wound?

Ans. An antibiotic cream or ointment is good in healing the wound because it helps keep the wound moist. They can help body’s natural healing process work fast.

Q4. What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive material used in most bandages?

Ans. If you are allergic to adhesive material used in most bandages, switch to adhesive free dressings or sterile gauze held in place with paper tape, gauze roll or a loosely applied elastic bandage.

Q5. When do you need to see a doctor?

Ans. You need to see a doctor if the wound is not healing or you notice any redness, increasing pain, drainage, warmth or swelling.

Q6. What should your first aid must consist of?

Ans. Our first aid kit should consist of:

1. First aid box
2. Bans-aids
3. Elastic bandages
4. Gauze and adhesive tape
5. Antiseptic wipes
6. Safety pins and tweezers
7. Scissors
8. Latex gloves
9. Calamine lotion
10. Clinical thermometer
11. Analgesic tablets

Box / Additional Questions

Q1. What is the importance of knowledge of ‘Firs Aid’ in crisis management?

Ans. We cannot deny the importance of knowledge of ‘First Aid’ in crises management as it is related to the safety of our life. We can save the life of seriously injured persons by getting the basic knowledge of Firs Aid.

Q2. Which kind of wound usually requires stitches?

Ans. If the wound is deep enough to see fatty tissue under the skin surface, it requires stitches. Moreover, if the wound is one quarter inch deep, it requires stitches.

C. Read the First Aid Process of cuts and scrapes. Put the relevant information in the graph organizer showing the sequence.

Ans.

1. Stop the bleeding
2. Clean the wound
3. Apply an antibiotic
4. Cover the wound
5. Change the dressing
6. Watch the signs of infection