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Common Health Problems

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the clouding of the lens in the eye which worsens over time.

a)

Nearsightedness/Myopia

b)

Farsightedness/Hyperopia

c)

Astigmatism

d)

Cataract

2.

A person can see distant objects clearly, but near vision may be blurred.

a)

Nearsightedness/Myopia

b)

Farsightedness/Hyperopia

c)

Astigmatism

d)

Cataract

3.

Far and near objects appear blurred

a)

Nearsightedness/Myopia

b)

Farsightedness/Hyperopia

c)

Astigmatism

d)

Cataract

4.

a person can see near objects clearly but his or her distant vision may appear blurred.

a)

Nearsightedness/Myopia

b)

Farsightedness/Hyperopia

c)

Astigmatism

d)

Cataract

5.

Conjunctivitis otherwise known as;

(a)  

6.

Their are people who cannot hear very well or cannot hear anything at all.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Congenital defects like cleft palate, cleft lip, and tongue-tied may cause speech problems.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Poor alignment of the front teeth may also cause a skin problem

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A contagious skin disease caused by the itch-mite.

a)

Ringworm

b)

Scabies

c)

Eczema

10.

The common name for several types of skin infections caused by a group of fungi.

a)

Ringworm

b)

Scabies

c)

Eczema

11.

A common allergic reaction that produces itching, swelling, blistering, oozing, and scaling of the skin.

a)

Ringworm

b)

Scabies

c)

Eczema

12.

It is a disorder that damages the brain. It can cause speech problems, mental retardation, and involuntary movements of the arms or legs.

(a)  

13.

This crippling disease attacks the central nervous system, injuring the nerve cells, thus causing paralysis.

a)

Polio or infantile paralysis

b)

Cerebral palsy

14.

The ears, nose, and throat are interconnected through the Eustachian tube.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

It is a layer of bacteria that lives and constantly forms in the mouth.

a)

Tartar

b)

Plaque

c)

Decay

16.

This starts when the acid under the plaque or the tartar eats a hole or cavity through the enamel.

a)

Tartar

b)

Plaque

c)

Decay

17.

Brushing alone is not enough to remove it.

a)

Tartar

b)

Plaque

c)

Decay

18.

This is a gum disease. It may be caused by plaque or decaying food caught between the teeth.

a)

Abscess

b)

Gingivitis

c)

Malocclusion

19.

This is a condition in which the teeth fail to line up properly.

a)

Abscess

b)

Gingivitis

c)

Malocclusion

20.

This is a collection of pus in the bone sockets around the tooth when decay remains untreated.

a)

Abscess

b)

Gingivitis

c)

Malocclusion

21.

It is a state of normal structural and functional condition of the body characterized by physical, mental, and social states of well-being.

(a)  

22.

Helps keep the muscles in good tone; it helps keep the bones strong and it also helps the lungs, heart and blood vessels work well.

a)

Diet

b)

Exercise

c)

Sleep

d)

Avoiding Hazards

23.

It is the time in which the cells of the body recover from the work of the day and build up supplies of energy for the next period of activity.

a)

Diet

b)

Exercise

c)

Sleep

d)

Avoiding Hazards

24.

Avoiding risk, danger or harm is the most important thing one can do to maintain Health.

a)

Diet

b)

Exercise

c)

Sleep

d)

Avoiding Hazards

25.

It is the science of keeping your body well.

a)

Diet

b)

Exercise

c)

Hygiene

d)

Preventing Diseases

26.

Proper care of the body begins with a good diet.

a)

Diet

b)

Exercise

c)

Hygiene

d)

Preventing Diseases

27.

Is the main cause of lung cancer.

a)

Cigarette Smoking

b)

Alcohol

c)

Diseases