UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. UNIVERSITEITSEKSAMENS — 2, UNISA |e HEC101V October/November 2014 HEALTH EDUCATION Duration - 2 Hours 100 barks EXAMINERS : FIRST: MRS MH PHAJANE SECOND DR MJ SETHUSHA Closed book examination. ‘This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be ‘removed from the examination venue. ‘This paper consists of SEVEN (7) pages. SECTION A: Answer ALL the questions (30 marks) SECTION B: Answer any TWO (2) questions (70 marks) SECTION A ‘Answer ALL the questions In this section. Select the ONE MOST CORRECT answer for each of the following questions. Write down the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) next to the question number in your answer book, e.g. 1.1 (1) QUESTION 1 4.1, Chronic diseases are primarily caused by: (1) pathogens (2) genetics (3) _ lifestyles and behaviours (4) bacteria [TURN OVER]12 13 14 15 16 W 18 2 HECIO1V Oct/Nov 2014 Health education is vital for learners because (1) they lear so many negative things at home (2) they feel they have to do what the teacher tells them (8) health 1s a Ifelong process and the sooner health education begins, the greater the possibilty for success (4) teachers can nullify the negative aspects of a child’s upbringing An internal health locus of control 1s a belief that one’s health is largely (1) amatter of one’s relationship with others (2) amattor of effectively accessing the health system (3) determined by oneself (4) determined by having the right doctor Functions of the skeletal system include (1) supporting the body (2) maintaining posture (3) protecting the vital organs (4) allof the above ‘An essential nutnent needed for strong and healthy bones and teeth is (1) calclum @) potassium (3) glucose @ vitamin & Diabetes is a disease which is caused when the does not produce enough insulin. (1) liver @) gallbladder (3) pancreas (4) spleen The flight or fight response (1) is taught to children by parents. (2) — isasign of mental tines. (3) __ is a survival response to perceived dangers (4) should be controlled to prevent violent behaviour During inhalation the diaphragm and the chest cavity (1) relaxes, shrinks @) relaxes, enlarges (3) contracts, shrinks (contracts, enlarges [TURN OVER]19 1.10 111 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.45 3 HECIOIV Oct/Nov 2014 Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins are called (1) artenoles (2) capillanes (3) ventricles (4) venules ‘An individual's conviction about being male or female is known as (1) sexrole. (2) gender. (8) gender identity (4) soxual orientation. ‘The basic units of the nervous system are (1) neurotransmitters (2) peripheral nerves (3) synapses (4) neurons ‘The largest part of the brain is the (1) cerebellum (2) cerebrum (3) medulla (4) midbrain The threo small bones inside the ear that magnity vibrations from the eardrum are (1) the hammer, anvil and stirrup (2) the cochlea, anvil and stirrup (3) the hammer, auncle and cochlea (4) the hammer, auncle and anvil ‘The part of the tongue that is sensitive to a bitter taste is (1) the side of the tongue (2) the back of the tongue (8) the middle of the tongue (4) the front of the tongue ‘The mai function of protein is to (1) carry oxygen to the lungs (3) help build and repair body tissue (3) carry vitamins to the surrounding tissues (4) help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles [TURN OVER]1.16 1417 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.22 1.22 4 HEC101V OctNov 2014 Eating disorders are most likely to affect (1) girls, foundation phase (junior primary age) (2) boys, foundation phase (junior primary age) (3) girls, intermediate or senior phase (senior primary or high school age) (4) boys, intermediate or senior phase (senior primary or high school age) Which of the following cognitve benefits can an indimdual attain through regular physical activity? (1) decrease in stress and anxiety (2) increase in feelings of self-worth and self-esteem (8) allofthe above (4) none of the above ‘The Hurnan Immune-deficiency virus (HIV) can enter the body through (1) sharing a comb (2) sharing a coke (3) breast mik (4) none of the above ‘The target cells of the HIV virus are (1) cells which line the genitalia (2) skincells (@) 7-4 (CD4) cells (4) cells of the vital organs What are the general charactenstics of a malignant melanoma (skin cancer)? (1) asymmetncal in shape (2) even border (8) evenin colour (4) spreads slowly ‘Two basic needs identified by Maslow include (1) success and populanty (2) physical strength and stamina (8) food and shelter (4) power and leadership ‘When children have good self-esteem thay are likely to, (1) engage m drug use on their own, without the encouragement of thelr frends (2) be confident about thelr social and school performance (8) _ isolate themseives from assertive peers (4) refuse to enter into competitive play [TURN OVER]4.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 5 HECIO1V Oct/Nov 2014 Hans Selye identified three stages our bodies go through as they respond to stress. This is known as (1) custress (2) coping mechanisms (3) General Adaptation Syndrome @) distress Astressor may__be (1) achange mn the environment (2) apercention (8) anticipation (4) allofthe above A person infected with HIV (1) can always transmit the infection to others (2) _canonly transmit the infection at the last stage of the infection (AIDS stage) (3) can only transmit the infection in the first six months after the Infection @) — (t)and (2) Teasing is an example of (1) social violence (2) bullying (3) verbal violence (4) visual violence Which of the following 1s related to psychological drug depencience? (1) The person experiences a craving (2) Withdrawal from the drug produces psychological symptoms (3) Withdrawal from the drug produces physical symptoms (4) Allof the above The state of a person’s health may be determined by the followng factors, (1) prenatal factors (2) perinatal factors (3) postnatal factors (@)—allofthe above ‘The first emotion that individuals experience when told they have a terminal illness 1s (1) depression (2) bargaining (@) denial (4) anger [TURN OVER]6 HECIO1V OctiNov 2014 1.30 determines what you can become (1) genes 2) heredity @) — envronment (4 chromosomes [30] SECTION B Choose and answer any TWO (2) questions in this section (70 marks) QUESTION 2 21 Bnefly indicate the crtena that you would use to determine if the health, safety and rnutntion curnculum is appropnate for the learners in a particular grade or phase. (15) 22 Discuss ways mn which an educator can support the family of a learner who 1s suffering from a chronic ines. (15) 2.3 Define the term “health” according to the World Health Organisation of the United Nations: ©) [35] QUESTION 3 3.1 Explain why health and safety education are Important for leamers in today's word. (10) 3.2 Discuss the important role that an educator has to play with regard to child abuso (10) 2.3 A local Councillor has invited you as @ health educator to deliver a speech on HIV provention at a community health awareness day What are the key messages about HIV provention you would incorporate in your speech? (15) [38] [TURN OVER]7 HEC{O1V OctiNov 2014 QUESTION 4 4.1 According to Reddy and Tobias (1994:20) the terms “health education’ and “health promotion” are confused with one another Provide a clear distinction between these two terms. (10) 42 Parents are regarded as the most important stakeholders in the school system. What role do you think parents can play in the health education of their children? (10) 43 Chtically discuss some of the factors which have been linked to the increasing incidence of child abuse in South Afnica and indicate the possible role you think the educator can play in preventing or mitigating some of these factors, (15) [35] TOTAL: [100] EXAMINERS: FIRST EXAMINER: ‘Mrs MH Phajane SECOND EXAMINER: Dr MJ Sethusha UNIsA 2016