Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
MEXICO NORTH DISTRICT

First Grading Periodic Test in Health 6

School Year 2022-2023

Name: ____________________________________________________ Score: __________

I. Read the statements below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the term used to describe a person whose body weight is considered too low to be
healthy?
A. Obesity
B. Overweight
C. Stunted Growth
D. Underweight

2. It means that the normal growth rate in a person has been reduced. It is also a primary
manifestation of malnutrition or under nutrition in early childhood.
A. Obesity
B. Overweight
C. Stunted Growth
D. Underweight

3. As suggested by health professionals, calculating your ________________ as the best way

to find out if your body weight is ideal.
A. Body Height Index
B. Body Mass Index
C. Body Weight Index
D. Body Mass Instruction

4. It is an infection in the outer ear canal. It happens when water is trapped in the ears causing
bacterial or fungal infection that spreads in the inner ear.
A. Impacted Cerumen
B. Otitis Media
C. Swimmer’s Ear
D. None of the Above

5. What do you call the specialist in treating eye conditions and diseases?
A. Dentist
B. Surgeon
C. Obstretrician and Gynecologist
D. Ophthalmologist

6. Getting enough rest and sleep would give us benefits. It will give us the following benefits
EXCEPT for?
A. boost learning
B. reduces heart diseases
 C. increase attention span
D. increases the risk of dizziness

7. Summertime is about to come. What activities should Lana and Luccio do to make their
body fit?
A. Watch television all day.
B. Use gadgets most of the time.
C. Eat their favourite junk foods.
D. Play active games like patintero and do jumping ropes.

8. Louise Rain includes fruits and vegetables in her daily meal. What self-management skill is
being demonstrated in the situation?
A. Enough Rest and Sleep
B. Good Posture
C. Proper Hygiene
D. Proper Nutrition

9. I am a specialist in children’s health and diseases. Who am I?

A. Dentist
B. Dermatologist
C. Nurse
D. Pediatrician

10. It is a procedure done to detect any spine problems. It should be done regularly in order to
monitor the condition and severity of the curve in the spine to avoid serious problems that
may occur.
A. Breast Self-Examination
B. Hearing Test
C. Scoliosis Test
D. Vision Screening

11. ___________________ helps track and monitor the health and growth of a child. This is
usually done in school at the beginning and towards the end of the school year.
A. Breast Self-Examination
B. Hearing Test
C. Height and Weight Measurement
D. Scoliosis Test

12. The Grade VI Students are playing on the school ground. One of their classmates got
injured. What should they do?
A. Go the clinic and ask for medicine.
B. Leave the injured pupil and return to the classroom.
C. Leave the injured pupil and continue to play in the school ground.
D. Help the injured learner by bringing him or her to the school clinic for first aid or medical
attention.

13. Baste was asked by his mother to buy medicines prescribed by the doctor. Where would
he must go?
A. Drugstore/Pharmacy
B. Laboratory Clinic
C. Maternity Clinic
D. Nutrition Health Center
14. Sophie learned that cavities occur as a result of tooth decay. What should she do to
prevent oral or dental problem?
A. Drink too much hot or cold beverages.
B. Eat too sweet chocolates, cakes or candies.
C. Regularly practice proper brushing of teeth.
D. Refuse to go to dentist for oral examinations.

15. It is a common gum disease. The inflammation of the gum causes bacterial growth that
accumulates on the tooth which may result to its loss.
A. Cavities
B. Gingivitis
C. Malocclusion
D. Periodontitis

16. It is a medical condition in which a person’s spine in the lower back has curved
excessively.
A. Kyphosis
B. Lordosis
C. Scoliosis
D. None of the above

17. Leona experienced blisters in her feet. Arrange the following steps that she needs to do.
I. Wash it with warm water and antibacterial soap
II. Apply antibacterial ointment and cover it with a bandage
III. Clean the blister with antiseptic
IV. Use needle to make a hole in the blister and allow water fluid to drain from it

A. I, IV, II, III

B. II, III, I, IV
C. I, III, IV, II
D. IV, I, III, III

18. Astigmatism is a common eye condition experienced by young people. What are the
symptoms of astigmatism?
A. blurry vision, eyestrain, headaches and trouble seeing at night
B. able to see close objects clearly, but objects far away appear blurred
C. eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object
D. caused by Vitamin A deficiency characterized by white spots and ulcers on the cornea

19. The following are ways on how to properly care for our ears EXCEPT for one:
A. Use soft cloth in cleaning the ears.
B. Always use cotton buds and other objects to clean the ears.
C. Do not insert sharp objects upon cleaning our ears.
D. Clean your ears with a wet towel after taking a bath to avoid water getting into the ear
canal.

20. I am a specialist in heart diseases. Who am I?

A. Cardiologist
B. Dermatologist
C. Midwife
D. Physical Therapist