MEXICO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

300901|MEXICO, PAMPANGA
FIRST PERIODIC TEST
School Year: 2022-2023

HEALTH 8

Name: __________________________________________ Score ________________

Multiple choice: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
1. It is the period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage or it is an establishment
of an agreed relationship of a more enduring kind.
A. Attraction B. Courtship C. Dating D. Infatuation
2. Why is it important for couples to undergo a courtship?
A. Courting gives time to understand one another.
B. It develops security strengthens the relationship
C. It develops understanding and acceptance
D. All of the above
3. Which of the following qualities should not be considered when choosing a lifetime partner?
A. Aims for a better future of the family
B. Hardworking and industrious
C. Good Looking and has a good body
D. Sincere and true to promises made to one’s partner.
4. In Batangas, how does man’s determination and trustworthiness being tested?
A. The man gives dowry to the family
B. The man serves the family and relatives by doing household chores.
C. The man sends a knife or a spear as a gift to the home of the courted woman.
D. The man makes use of tag-amo, a love potion or charm to be rubbed on the skin of the woman.
5. What factor would you consider as number one necessary to work out for successful married life?
A. Commitment B. Care C. Love D. Loyalty
6. In getting married, what age does the written consent of the parent is required between the ages. Without the
written consent, the marriage is voidable.
A. 17-18 B. 18-21 C. 21-25 D. 26-30
7. What is the period when a new cell during fertilization grows and develops into the woman’s uterus?
A. Delivery B. Fertilization C. Ovulation D. Pregnancy
8. What is the process that lasts from the time contractions start until the delivery of the child and the placenta?
A. Birth B. Labor C. Pregnancy D. Ovulation
9. Which of the following beverage a pregnant woman should not take?
A. Alcohol drinks B. Chocolate drinks C. Fruit juices D. Milk products
10. The behavioural development of a healthy baby wherein he/she learns to vocalize and controls movement of the
head.
A. 0-1 month B. 2-3 months C. 4-5 months D. 6-7 months
11. Why would a mother choose to breastfeed her baby?
A. Yes, because it is economical and nutritious
B. Yes, because it is required
C. No, because she can buy milk for my baby
D. No, because it is painful
12. It is an act promulgating a comprehensive policy and a national system for ensuring newborn screening.
A. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9288 C. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9388
B. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9289 D. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9389
13. Bella just gave birth to their baby. After two months she started to get irritated about her figure and blame the
baby. Based on her behaviour, Bella is suffering from _____.
A. Anxiety B. Depression C. Pre- Partum Syndrome D. Post-Partum Syndrome
14. Which food serving does one recommend for lactating mothers?
A. Big serving of cereals
B. Big serving of red meat
C. Big serving of processed foods
D. Big serving of yellow and green leafy vegetables
15. How is the newborn screening done?
A. X-ray examination will be done.
B. Baby’s temperature should be measured every 4 hours
 C. Baby will be confined in the hospital and monitored by the doctor
D. A few drops of blood from baby’s heel and blotted on a special absorbent filter card

16. Which is needed to consider when thinking of parenthood?

A. Physical and mental readiness of both couple.
B. Happiness and stability of the marriage
C. Financial stability
D. All of the above
17. What would happen if both partners are not yet ready for parenthood?
A. They might end up separating.
B. They will live a happy married life
C. They might raise the child correctly
D. They might have more children in the future
18. Carol and Ben have been married for 10 years. Carol is a plain housewife and Ben is a factory worker. They did
not plan for their family size and now they have 8 children. Ben’s income is not enough for the whole family. What do
you think will happen to their family?
A. All the children will be successful someday
B. They will be facing financial problem
C. They will live a happy family life
D. They will have a healthy family
19. Why is having a small family important?
A. Ensures community’s progress
B. Provides for the basic needs of children for quality life
C. Requires lesser economic needs
D. Secures the future of children
20. The following are the duties and responsibilities of parents EXCEPT one.
A. Controlling your children
B. Provide physical care and love
C. Provide Education
D. Train children to become good citizens
21. Which of the following are the effects of family size on health?
A. Morbidity & Risk Behaviors
B. Nutritional Status
C. Utilization of Health Services
D. all of the above
22. Which do you think is the family structure of extended families?
A. Includes one parent and at least one child
B. Includes members such as parents, grandparents and cousins
C. Includes one or more children who were born into other families
D. Includes the combination of two families, like two single parent marriage
23. Why do you think family planning is important?
A. You can set the number of children you want
B. Parent can provide good education for their children
C. You can provide and support well the needs of the family
D. All of the above.
24. Which of the following is a natural family planning method?
A. Condom B. Contraceptive injection C. Pills D. Withdrawal
25. What is the importance of maternal nutrition?
A. Maternal nutritional status affects the offspring’s health
B. Mother’s health will be prepared for the delivery of the baby.
C. Mother’s craving (paglilihi) might affect the child’s physical appearance
D. All of the above

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MARIBEL D. MANGIO ABIGAIL N. MALLARI EDNA R. GUTIERREZ

Teacher III TLE Leader Principal II