Hygiene During Puberty

12 Grade 10 Home Science questions on Hygiene During Puberty, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Your Grade 10 Home Science teacher has asked each learner to keep a log of personal hygiene practices for one week (Monday to Sunday). Draw a suitable log table that you would use, showing at least four personal hygiene practices. (4 marks)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Achieng uses disposable sanitary pads during her menstrual period. Which practice should she follow while at school to maintain menstrual hygiene?

   A. Wash and reuse the same disposable pad

   B. Wear two pads at once to avoid changing

   C. Change the pad every four to six hours

   D. Change the pad only once it is fully soaked

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Otieno, aged 15, has noticed several changes in his body since he entered puberty.

   (a) State two physical changes in boys during puberty that call for extra attention to personal hygiene. (2 marks)

   (b) For each change stated in (a), outline one hygiene practice Otieno should adopt. (2 marks)

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   (a) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Growth of facial hair (beard and moustache) - Growth of hair in the armpits and pubic area - Wet dreams (night emissions) - Increased sweating/body odour - Oily skin and pimples/acne - Enlargement of the genital organs (b) One matching practice for each change stated, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Facial hair: shave or trim using a clean, personal razor; never share razors - Armpit/pubic hair: wash the armpits and genital area daily with soap and water; trim the hair - Wet dreams: bath, change underwear and wash soiled bedding/underwear promptly - Sweating/body odour: bath at least once daily; use antiperspirant/deodorant; change clothes and socks daily - Oily skin/pimples: wash the face gently twice a day; avoid squeezing pimples - Genital organs: wash the genital area daily and wear clean, well-fitting cotton underwear (Practice must match the change stated in (a).)

4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Chebet's menstrual period started unexpectedly during a school day.

   (a) State two items in a dignity kit that would help her to manage the situation. (2 marks)

   (b) Outline how she should dispose of a used disposable sanitary pad. (2 marks)

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Some teenagers neglect their personal hygiene because they feel shy or are going through mood swings during puberty. Explain two reasons why it is important for a teenager to maintain personal hygiene during this stage. (4 marks)

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   Any two of the following, 2 marks each: 1 mark for the reason and 1 mark for the explanation (4 marks): - Prevents infections and diseases: clean skin, hair and feet do not support germs that cause scabies, ringworm, dandruff and athlete's foot - Prevents body odour: removes sweat that bacteria break down, so the teenager is comfortable around others - Builds self-esteem and confidence: a clean, well-groomed person feels good about themselves and copes better with emotional changes - Promotes social acceptance: reduces teasing, stigma and isolation by peers - Promotes good health and school attendance: fewer infections mean fewer days missed from school - Protects others: prevents the spread of infections in families and dormitories - Builds lifelong habits: hygiene practices learnt during puberty continue into adulthood

6. Question 6

   2 marks

   During a guidance session, Grade 10 girls are advised to wear cotton underwear and to change it every day. Give two reasons for this advice. (2 marks)

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Many girls experience discomfort, such as cramps in the lower abdomen, during menstruation. Outline four measures a girl can take to manage this discomfort. (4 marks)

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Juma, a Grade 10 learner, has white flakes on his scalp and his head itches.

   (a) Explain how poor hair hygiene during puberty contributes to this condition. (2 marks)

   (b) Outline two measures Juma can take to control the condition. (2 marks)

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   (a) 2 marks: - During puberty the scalp produces more oil, and when hair is not washed regularly the oil, dead skin cells and dirt build up on the scalp (1) - A yeast-like fungus that feeds on the oil multiplies, irritating the scalp and causing itching and flaking (dandruff) (1) (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Wash the hair regularly with mild or anti-dandruff shampoo and rinse thoroughly - Avoid sharing combs, brushes, caps and towels - Clean combs and brushes regularly - Avoid applying heavy oils and greasy products to the scalp - Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water - See a health worker if the condition persists

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Several learners in a boarding school dormitory develop an itchy rash between the fingers and on the wrists. The itching is worst at night. Which practice most likely spread the condition among them?

   A. Skipping daily tooth brushing

   B. Eating undercooked meat

   C. Drinking untreated water

   D. Sharing bedding and clothes

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Kamau trains for football every evening and often stays in damp socks and closed shoes for hours afterwards. The skin between his toes has become itchy and cracked, and it is peeling. Which condition is he most likely suffering from?

    A. Ringworm of the scalp

    B. Athlete's foot

    C. Scabies infestation

    D. Jigger infestation

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    During a health talk, a school nurse explained that ringworm is common among teenagers.

    (a) State the cause of ringworm. (1 mark)

    (b) State one sign of ringworm on the skin. (1 mark)

    (c) Explain why ringworm is more common among teenagers who sweat a lot and do not bath regularly. (2 marks)

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Wanjiru, a Grade 10 learner, has developed pimples on her face since she entered puberty. Which of the following practices would best help her to manage them?

    A. Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly every night

    B. Squeeze the pimples to drain out the pus

    C. Scrub the face hard with a rough cloth daily

    D. Wash the face gently with mild soap twice daily

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