HEALTH 7 Q1 M4 W6 Name: ______________________________________ Section: _________________

A. Introduction
This module will give you the knowledge and information that you may use in your daily life. It focuses on the importance of health
appraisal and on how to undergo the series of screening test because undergoing with these tests, helps you attain holistic health. You
will be provided with activities that will give you knowledge and will help you understand more about health and test procedures
particularly on scoliosis test and the breast self-examination (BSE). Regular check-ups and screening tests are important to monitor
health status. Before we start, try to answer these questions.
 How many times do you visit your barangay health center?
 Do you go with your parents to attend the medical program in your barangay?
 Can you identify the medical tests that you had since you were in elementary grade?
B. Discussion
One way to do health appraisal is to know your health status, so that you can take the necessary actions to improve your health habits
and practices. In case there is a sign of a medical problem, early detection can
help to prevent this from becoming serious that would need appropriate treatment.
Monitoring health status can be done through regular health checkups and screening tests 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 at the beginning and
towards the end of the school year. This is part of the school health services provided for students. Screening for blood pressure is
added to the routine tests for height, weight, vision, and hearing. Immunizations are also updated.
As an adolescent, you should always remember that you are also responsible for your own health. Monitor your body for changes that
may need medical check-up. This is often referred to as part of self-care.
For girls, it is recommended to check your breasts for possible masses or lumps the moment you start menstruating. You should do
this monthly, specifically one week after the onset of menstruation. You can do this while taking a shower or facing the mirror. This
breast self-examination (BSE) can help females check any abnormalities that might need medical help. Remember, there are normal
changes during and right before menstruation so it is better to perform BSE after menstruation. Develop the habit of doing BSE
monthly.
How to examine your breasts:
1. Lie down on your back and place your right arm behind your head. Use the finger pads of the middle fingers on your left hand to
feel for lumps in the right breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions of the fingers pads to feel the breast tissue.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. While standing in front of a mirror with your hands pressing firmly down on your hips, look at your breasts for any changes in size,
shape, contour, or dimpling, or redness of the nipple or breast skin.
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 the growth spurt of adolescents. It affects girls more often. This condition can be corrected if
treated early before the bones have fully developed.
The following signs should be referred to a doctor for treatment:
 One of the shoulder blades is more prominent.
 The head is not aligned to the center of the pelvis.
 A hip appears higher or is more prominent than the other.
 The rib cage is uneven
 The waist is uneven
 The entire body is leaning to one side.
In the school, your school nurse or your health teacher can do the scoliosis screening test. During the test, the school nurse or teacher
will observe your posture for signs of scoliosis. Early detection can prevent scoliosis from progressing.
Remember that the school health personnel, so with your barangay health personnel, are there to help maintain health of the
students/people in the school or community. Avail of any health services they offer.
The graphic organizer below shows the importance of health appraisal/screening test in attaining holistic health.

C. Readings
Health Appraisal is a series of procedures to assess or determine the health status of a learner.
The health status of the student is determined through the use of teacher’s observation, screening test, health histories, medical, dental,
vision, hearing and even psychological evaluations. Procedures in health appraisal:
1. Screening- refers to tests and exams used to find a disease in people who don’t have any symptoms
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 2. Scoping- key health issues and public concerns are identified that should be considered in the assessment
3. Appraisal – within the defined scopes, available evidences is gathered and used to estimate the potential health gains or losses
Name: __________________________________________________ Grade & Section: ______________________________----
QUIZ Health 7 answer in a 1/4 sheet of paper
A. Directions: Write the letter of your answer on a 1/4 sheet of paper.
1. It refers to the series of procedures that assess or determine the health status of students.
A. Health B. Health appraisal C. Health status D. Physical fitness
2. The following are personnel who conduct the screening test except ______.
A. Administrative staff B. School dentist C. School nurse D. School physician
3. This test will inform you about the status of your eyes and visual health.
A. Dental examination B. Hearing test C. Medical examination D. Vision test
4. This test will inform you about your teeth and mouth condition.
A. Dental examination B. Hearing test C. Medical examination D. Vision test
5. It is an abnormal curvature of the spine which causes pain and affects growth.
A. Bone fracture B. Osteoporosis C. Scoliosis D. Spinal cord
6. This examination can help females check any abnormalities and lumps in their breasts.
A. Breast-Self Examination B. Dental examination C. Medical examination D. Scoliosis test
7. There are normal changes during and right before menstruation so it is better to perform breast self-examination (BSE) _______
menstruation.
A. after B. before C. during D. none of these
8. The following signs should be referred to a doctor for treatment in scoliosis.
A. The spinal cord alignment is appropriate. B. The bone is dislocated.
C. The rib cage is uneven. D. The rib cage is even.
9. Which of the following is not a sign of scoliosis?
A. A hip appears higher or is more prominent than the other. B. The waist is uneven.
C. One of the shoulder blades is more prominent. D. The entire body is leaning side to side
10. Which is not a healthy habit for an adolescent like you?
A. Going to a physician for a medical examination. B. Visiting your dentist twice a year.
C. Checking your breast for lumps or unusual appearance. D. Ignoring your impaired vision.
B. Directions: Fill in the missing letters in the box to come up with the complete word or phrase. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.
1. This test keeps you aware if you are within your ideal weight.
E I T K G

2. This refers to tests and exams used to find a disease in people who don’t have any symptoms.

S E E

3. This test checks the ability to hear the loudness and pitch of the sound.

E R N E T

4. This test informs you of your general health status.

M I A X

5. It can be achieved by practicing good health habits and submitting to screening tests.

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