2025 WAEC HEALTH EDUCATION: WAEC Health Education (health) Science 2026 Legit Answers (1115)

(1a) 

Rat

(1b)  

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Leptospirosis

(ii) Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

(iii) Salmonellosis

(iv) Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM)

(v) Plague 

(1c)    

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Food and water contamination

(ii) Spread of diseases 

(iii) Its dander, urine, or feces can cause allergic reactions

(iv) Property damage

(v) Psychological stress 

(1d)  

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Proper food storage 

(ii) Maintaining cleanliness

(iii) Sealing entry points 

(iv) Use of traps and baits.

(v) Professional pest control services

(2a)

X: Refrigeration

Y: Smoking

(2b)

X:

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) Preserves nutritional value

(ii) Convenient and quick

(iii) Prevents spoilage

(iv) Variety of foods

Y:

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) It enhances food flavor by adding a rich, smoky taste.

(ii) It increases shelf life by slowing down spoilage.

(iii) It preserves food naturally without the need for artificial additives.

(iv) It reflects cultural traditions and is still used in many communities today.

(2c)

(PICK ANY FOUR)

(i) Canning

(ii) Drying

(iii) Salting

(iv) Fermentation

(v) Vacuum Sealing

(vi) Pasteurization

(3a)

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) Eating too quickly without proper chewing.

(ii) Talking or laughing while eating.

(iii) Consuming large pieces of food without cutting them into smaller pieces.

(iv) Drinking alcohol excessively before or during meals, which can impair swallowing reflexes.

(3b)

(PICK ANY FOUR)

(i) Encourage coughing 

(ii) Perform abdominal thrusts.

(iii) Deliver Firm back slaps.

(iv) Begin CPR if unconscious.

(v) Call for emergency help.

(v) If the object is visible and reachable, carefully remove it with your fingers.

(3c)

(PICK ANY FOUR)

(i) Cut food into small, manageable pieces before eating, especially for children and elderly individuals.

(ii) Avoid talking, laughing, or moving around while eating.

(iii) Supervise young children during meals and discourage them from playing with food in their mouths.

(iv) Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.

(v) Limit alcohol consumption during meals to maintain proper swallowing reflexes.

(vi) Keep small objects (coins, buttons, toys) away from toddlers and infants to prevent accidental swallowing.

(4a)

(i) Proximal phalanx

(ii) Middle phalanx

(iii) Distal phalanx

(iv) Metatarsal bone

(4b)

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) Metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP joint)

(ii) Distal interphalangeal joints (DIP joints)

(iii) Interphalangeal joint (IP joint)

(4c)

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Fracture

(ii) Dislocation

(iii) Sprain

(iv) Strain

(v) Turf toe

(vi) Bruise

(vii) Sesamoiditis

(viii) Arthritis

(ix) tendinitis

(4d)

(PICK ANY ONE)

(i) Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis)

(ii) Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)

(5a)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

(5b)

(PICK ANY FIVE)

(i) Cardiac arrest

(ii) Drowning

(iii) Electrocution

(iv) Suffocation

(v) Drug overdose

(vi) Choking

(vii) Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

(viii) Heart attack

(5c)

(i) Check for responsiveness

(ii) Call for help

(iii) Check for breathing

(iv) Start chest compressions

(v) Give rescue breaths

(5d)

PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Defibrillation

(ii) Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

(iii) External chest compression (mechanical CPR devices)

(iv) Oxygen therapy

(v) Intubation and ventilation

(vi) Blood transfusion (in case of severe blood loss)

(5e)

PICK ANY FOUR 

(i) Trained healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses)

(ii) Emergency medical responders

(iii) First aid certified individuals

(iv) Lifeguards

(v) Paramedics

(vi) Bystanders with CPR training

(5f)

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) CPR face shield or mask

(ii) Automated external defibrillator (AED)

(iii) Gloves

(iv) Barrier device

(v) Pocket mask

(vi) Rescue breathing apparatus

(vii) Chest compression device (e.g., mechanical CPR device)

(6a) 

Teeth

(6b)

(PICK ANY FOUR)

(i) Brush the teeth twice daily using fluoride toothpaste.

(ii) Floss regularly to remove food particles between teeth.

(iii) Avoid excessive consumption of sugary foods and drinks.

(iv) Visit a dentist regularly for check-ups and professional cleaning.

(v) Use mouthwash to kill bacteria and maintain oral hygiene.

(vi) Drink plenty of water to help wash away food particles and bacteria.

(6c)

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Enamel

(ii) Pulp

(iii) Root

(iv) Gum

(v) Dentin

(6d)

Dentist

(6e)

(i) Incisor

Function:

(PICK ANY ONE)

-Used for cutting food into smaller, manageable pieces.

-For biting into food.

(ii) Canine

Function:

(PICK ANY ONE)

-Tearing tough or fibrous food (e.g., meat).

-Holding and gripping food.

(iii) Premolar

Function:

(PICK ANY ONE)

-Crushing and grinding food.

-Assisting in chewing and breaking down food.

(iv) Molar

Function:

(PICK ANY ONE)

-Grinding food into a paste for swallowing.

-Chewing tough and hard substances

(6f) 

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Gingivitis

(ii) Tooth Decay

(iii) Tooth Abscess

(iv) Dental Erosion

(v) Periodontal disease