Health Education Practical Work) 3:30pm – 5:15pm

 

 

*WAEC HEALTH SCIENCE PRACTICAL*

(1a)
(i) It can lead to nail infection.
(ii) It can cause stomach ache due to germs.
(iii) It may damage the nails and fingers.
(iv) It can spread diseases caused by pathogens.

(1b)
(i) Bacteria.
(ii) Viruses.
(iii) Fungi.

(1c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Wash the nails regularly with soap and water.
(ii) Trim the nails regularly.
(iii) Avoid biting the nails.
(iv) Keep the nails dry and clean.
(v) Use clean nail cutters.
(vi) Avoid sharing nail cutters with infected persons.
(vii) Eat balanced diet to keep nails healthy.
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(2a) A Town crier/gong beating.

(2b) (i) Folk songs.
(ii) Drama and storytelling.
(iii) Community meetings.

(2c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It spreads information quickly in the community.
(ii) It is easy for people to understand.
(iii) It reaches people who cannot read or write.
(iv) It is cheap and affordable.
(v) It encourages community participation.
(vi) It can be used in local languages.
(vii) It creates awareness effectively.

(2d)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) The information may not reach distant areas.
(ii) Noise or bad weather can affect communication.
(iii) The message may be forgotten or misunderstood.
(iv) It cannot store information permanently.
(v) It may not reach everybody at the same time.
(vi) Wrong information may be passed.
(vii) It depends on the availability of the town crier.
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(3a)
Rickets

(3b)
(i) Deficiency of vitamin D in the diet.
(ii) Lack of adequate exposure to sunlight.
(iii) Deficiency of calcium in food intake.
(iv) Malnutrition or poor feeding habits.

(3c)
(i) Bowed or bent legs.
(ii) Weak and soft bones.
(iii) Delayed growth or deformity of bones.

(3d)
(i) Eating foods rich in vitamin D and calcium such as milk, eggs, and fish.
(ii) Regular exposure to sunlight.

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(4a)
Cutting/laceration accident

(4b)
(i)Not wearing protective gloves
(ii)Carelessness/distraction
(iii)Lack of training on machine use
(iv)Machine not guarded properly

(4c)
(i)Wearing protective gear (gloves)
(ii)Proper training on machine operation

(4d)
(i)Protects hands from cuts
(ii)Protects from burns
(iii)Reduces severity of injuries

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(5a) Weighing the baby

(5b) (i)Poor feeding/malnutrition
(ii)Premature birth
(iii)Disease/illness

(5ci)
Baby;
(i)Provides immunity/antibodies
(ii)Provides all nutrients needed for growth
(iii)Promotes bonding with mother
(iv)Reduces risk of infections

(5cii)
Mother:
(i)Helps uterus return to normal size
(ii)Reduces risk of breast cancer
(iii)Acts as natural family planning
(iv)Creates emotional bond with baby

(5d)
(i)Polio
(ii)Measles
(iii)Tuberculosis (TB)
(iv)Whooping cough (Pertussis)

(5e)
(i)Breastfeeding the baby
(ii)Taking baby for immunization
(iii)Keeping the baby clean
(iv)Taking baby for regular check-ups

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(6a)
The nose

(6b)
(i)Smelling/detecting odours
(ii)Filtering/cleaning air entering the body
(iii)Warming and moistening air before it reaches the lungs

(6c)
Olfactory bulb / cerebrum

(6d)
(i)Blowing nose gently
(ii)Avoiding putting objects in the nose
(iii)Avoiding sniffing harmful substances
(iv)Seeking treatment for nose infections

(6e)
(i)Nostrils
(ii)Nasal bridge
(iii)Septum (external)

(6f)
(i)Eyes
(ii)Ears
(iii)Skin
(iv)Tongue

(6g)
(i)Common cold/flu
(ii)Tuberculosis (TB)
(iii)COVID-19

(6h)
(i)It damages the nasal lining and leads to addiction and health deterioration

 

MORE LOADING……………….