Examination on Physical And Health Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the immediate care given to an injured or sick person before medical help arrives. (a) First Aid (b) Surgery (c) Treatment (d) Diagnosis
2. The main reason for having road signs is ________. (a) to confuse drivers (b) to control traffic and ensure safety (c) to decorate the road (d) to make roads longer
3. All of these are common contents of a first aid box except ________. (a) bandages (b) antiseptic (c) textbooks (d) cotton wool
4. Which of the following is a safety agency in Nigeria? (a) FRSC (b) INEC (c) JAMB (d) NECO
5. The careful observation of one’s health after taking medicine is called medical ________. (a) treatment (b) vigilance (c) check-up (d) prescription
6. Which of these is NOT a safety measure in sports? (a) wearing proper attire (b) using faulty equipment (c) playing in a safe facility (d) warming up before play
7. An example of a consequence of disobeying road safety guidelines is ________. (a) getting a reward (b) preventing accidents (c) paying a fine (d) arriving early
8. Safety can be defined as the state of being free from ________. (a) hunger (b) danger (c) happiness (d) comfort
9. The importance of first aid includes all of these except ________. (a) saving lives (b) preventing condition from worsening (c) causing more injury (d) providing relief
10. Which of these is not a use of common first aid materials? (a) cleaning wounds (b) stopping bleeding (c) cooking food (d) covering injuries
11. Wearing a helmet while cycling is an example of proper sport ________. (a) facility (b) attire (c) equipment use (d) rules
12. The correct step in preventing accidents at home is ________. (a) leaving sharp objects on the floor (b) keeping medicines in reach of children (c) ensuring good lighting (d) ignoring wet floors
13. A zebra crossing is an example of a road ________. (a) sign (b) marking (c) barrier (d) vehicle
14. Pedestrians should always walk on the ________. (a) middle of the road (b) pavement or sidewalk (c) cycle lane (d) express way
15. The role of safety agencies is primarily to ________ accidents. (a) cause (b) promote (c) prevent (d) ignore
16. Adverse reactions to medicine mean ________ effects. (a) good (b) positive (c) harmful (d) neutral
17. Which of the following is a common cause of accidents? (a) carefulness (b) negligence (c) awareness (d) vigilance
18. Traffic control helps to ________. (a) increase road accidents (b) ensure smooth flow of vehicles (c) make roads narrower (d) reduce road signs
19. Before playing any sport, it is important to check if the facility is ________. (a) expensive (b) crowded (c) safe (d) new
20. If you experience an adverse reaction to medicine, you should ________. (a) take more medicine (b) stop taking it and inform an adult or doctor (c) ignore it (d) share it with a friend

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define First Aid. (2 marks)
(b) State three reasons why First Aid is important. (3 marks)
(c) List three common items found in a First Aid box. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one use of cotton wool from a First Aid box. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is ‘Safety’? (2 marks)
(b) Give three common causes of accidents at home. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three ways to prevent accidents in school. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to prevent accidents? (2 marks)

3. (a) Define Road Safety. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of two different road signs. (3 marks)
(c) State three road safety guidelines for pedestrians. (3 marks)
(d) What is one possible penalty for a driver who disobeys traffic rules? (2 marks)

4. (a) Give two examples of proper sport attire. (2 marks)
(b) Explain three safety measures that should be taken regarding sports equipment. (3 marks)
(c) What is Medical Vigilance? (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to monitor your health after taking medicine? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) First Aid
Question 2 – ✅ (b) to control traffic and ensure safety
Question 3 – ✅ (c) textbooks
Question 4 – ✅ (a) FRSC
Question 5 – ✅ (b) vigilance
Question 6 – ✅ (b) using faulty equipment
Question 7 – ✅ (c) paying a fine
Question 8 – ✅ (b) danger
Question 9 – ✅ (c) causing more injury
Question 10 – ✅ (c) cooking food
Question 11 – ✅ (b) attire
Question 12 – ✅ (c) ensuring good lighting
Question 13 – ✅ (b) marking
Question 14 – ✅ (b) pavement or sidewalk
Question 15 – ✅ (c) prevent
Question 16 – ✅ (c) harmful
Question 17 – ✅ (b) negligence
Question 18 – ✅ (b) ensure smooth flow of vehicles
Question 19 – ✅ (c) safe
Question 20 – ✅ (b) stop taking it and inform an adult or doctor