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SELF-LEARNING MODULES
FIRST QUARTER
HEALTH
 HEALTH - GRADE 7
QUARTER 1 – WEEK 7
BREAST SELF-EXAM AND SCOLIOSIS SCREENING

EXPECTATION
After going through this module, you are expected to demonstrate
health appraisal procedures during adolescence to achieve holistic health.

PRETEST
Directions: On your answer sheet, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. How do you call the process that can help females check any abnormalities in their
breast that might need medical attention?
A. BSE C. Scoliosis test
B. Medical exam D. Vision test
2. How often should Breast Self-Examination shall be done?
A. Everyday C. Once a year
B. Every month D. Twice a year
3. What is the condition in which the spine curves to the side characterized by an
abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine?
A. Back pain C. Scoliosis
B. Osteoporosis D. Spinal Stenosis
4. Which of the following NOT true about scoliosis?
A. It affect boys more often.
B. It is a condition in which the spine curves to the side
C. It commonly develops during growth spurt of adolescents.
D. It is an abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine
5. Which of the following shows the importance of doing breast-self exam?
A. Gives you an idea about your growth rate.
B. Keeps you informed about your general health status.
C. Keeps you aware of any problems occurring in your breast.
D. Keeps you informed of any abnormal curvature of your spine.

LOOKING BACK
Directions: Write T if the following statement is True and write F if the
statement is False.
1. School nurse assists the physician in determining the health
status of the students
 2. Screening test is the final step in health appraisal with a
physical examination and evaluation made by a physician
3. Dental exam keeps you inform of any dental problems.
4. Medical exam are series of procedures to assess or determine
the health status of an individual.
5. Height taking gives you an idea about your growth rate.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medical Examination – this is the final step in health appraisal with
a physical examination and evaluation made by a physician.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side. It is an
abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine. This condition
commonly develops during growth spurt of adolescents.
The following signs should be referred to a doctor for treatment:
o One of the shoulder blades is
more prominent.
o The head is not aligned to the
center of the pelvis.
o A hip appears higher or is more
prominent than the other.
o The rib cage is uneven.
o The waist is uneven.
o The entire body is leaning to one
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In the school, your school nurse or your health teacher can do the
scoliosis screening test. At home, you or your parents can help you check
your body alignment. When you notice one of the above-mentioned
symptoms, see a doctor for advice.

Breast Self-Examination
Every woman should do breast self-examination every month. The
steps in doing this are the following.
o Lie down on your back and place your arm behind your head. Use the finger
pads of the middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast.
Over lapping dime size circular motions on the finger pads to feel the breast
tissue.
 o Move around the breast in an up and down pattern starting at an imaginary line
drawn straight down your side from the underarm and moving across the breast
to the middle of the chest bone (sternum or breastbone).
o Repeat examination on your left breast, putting your left arm behind your head
and using the finger pads of your hand to do the same.
o While standing in front of a mirror with your hands pressing firmly down on your
hips, look at your breasts for any changes of size, shape, contour, or dimpling,
or redness of the nipple or breast skin.

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ACTIVITY
My Health Screening Contract
Directions:
1. Fill up the contract. Put your name and then make a promise to yourself to do
the screening tests to monitor your health status.
2. Let your parents sign and witness your contract to help remind you of your
promise.
3. Do this on a separate sheet of paper. Be creative and resourceful in creating
this health screening contract.
4. Hang it somewhere in your house where you'll see it every day.
5. Take a picture of it and submit a copy to your teacher.
Rubrics for the health screening contract
SCORE
Content 50%
Creativity / Workmanship 30%
Punctuality 20%
TOTAL POINTS 100%

REMEMBBER
Monitoring health status can be done through regular health
checkups and screening test appropriate for you. It is very important to
know your health status. For school age children and adolescents, the
school health personnel, such as the school physician, school nurse,
school dentist, as well as teachers and other school personnel perform
checkups and screening tests like scoliosis screening. Breast
examination can be done by yourself every month to keep you aware of
any problems occurring in your breast. It is very important that you are
aware of any change in your body. Any deviation from the normal must
be reported to your parents so that you can seek medical advice. Don’t
wait for your health problem to get worse. You have to act now.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Share your understanding about the lesson by completing
the sentence below:
I discovered that _

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POSTTEST
Directions: On your answer sheet, write the letter of the best answer.
1. How often should Breast Self-Examination shall be done?
A. Everyday C. Once a year
B. Every month D. Twice a year
2. What is the condition in which the spine curves to the side? It is characterized by
an abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine.
A. Back pain C. Scoliosis
B. Osteoporosis D. Spinal Stenosis

3. How do you call the process that can help females check any abnormalities in their
breast that might need medical attention?
A. BSE C. Scoliosis test
B. Medical exam D. Vision test
4. Which of the following shows the importance of doing breast-self exam?
A. Gives you an idea about your growth rate.
B. Keeps you informed about your general health status.
C. Keeps you aware of any problems occurring in your breast.
D. Keeps you informed of any abnormal curvature of your spine.
5. Which of the following NOT true about scoliosis?
A. It affect boys more often.
B. It is a condition in which the spine curves to the side
C. It commonly develops during growth spurt of adolescents.
D. It is an abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine

REFERENCES
Physical Education and Health: Learner’s Material pp. 214 – 217; 241 – 268
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