Reviewer: Undergoing Health Appraisal - Procedures and Utilizing

Health Resources

What is Health Appraisal?

• A series of procedures to assess health status during puberty.

• Conducted by a school medical officer, family doctor, or community
health care provider.
• Helps in early detection and prevention of health issues.

Health Appraisal Procedures

1. Height and Weight Measurement

o Tracks growth and detects signs of stunted growth,
malnutrition, or obesity.
o Helps doctors assess nutritional status and overall health.
2. Vision Screening
o Detects vision problems like hyperopia (farsightedness) and
myopia (nearsightedness).
o Ensures students can see clearly for learning and safety.
3. Dental Examination
o Checks for cavities, swelling, infections, or gum diseases.
o Helps determine if a student is fit to attend school without dental
pain.
4. Hearing Test
o Identifies hearing loss that may affect school performance.
 o May require further consultation with an audiologist or speech-
language specialist.
5. Scoliosis Test
o Detects spinal curvature (scoliosis) that may develop during
puberty.
o Early detection prevents further complications.
6. Breast and Testicular Examination
o Performed to monitor changes in the reproductive system
during puberty.
o Helps in early detection of abnormalities.

Importance of Health Appraisal

• Detects health issues early.

• Helps in proper treatment and prevention of diseases.
• Ensures students are healthy and fit for learning.

Utilizing School and Community Health Resources

• Health professionals in schools and communities:

o Doctor – Conducts checkups and diagnoses illnesses.
o Dentist – Examines and treats dental problems.
o Nurse – Assists in medical care and first aid.
o Audiologist – Helps with hearing issues.
o Barangay health workers – Provide basic health care and
assistance.
• Health Facilities:
 1. School clinic – First aid and medical checkups.
2. Barangay health center – Free medical consultations and
vaccinations.
3. Hospital – Advanced medical treatment and emergency care.
4. Dental clinic – Oral health care and treatments.
5. Community health agency – Health education and programs.

Multiple Choice Test

Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

Health Appraisal Procedures

1. What is the purpose of health appraisal?

a) To diagnose all diseases
b) To assess health status and detect health concerns early
c) To cure all sicknesses immediately
d) To check height only
2. Who performs health appraisal procedures in school?
a) Teachers
b) Friends
c) School nurse or medical officer
d) Classmates
3. Why is height and weight measurement important?
a) To compare with classmates
 b) To assess nutrition and detect growth problems
c) To check who is the tallest in class
d) To determine intelligence
4. What does vision screening detect?
a) Hearing loss
b) Eye problems like myopia and hyperopia
c) Dental issues
d) Spinal problems
5. What is the purpose of a dental examination?
a) To check the skin condition
b) To determine if a student can attend school without dental pain
c) To examine ear infections
d) To check height and weight
6. What does a hearing test help detect?
a) Nearsightedness
b) Speech problems and hearing loss
c) Tooth decay
d) Muscle strength
7. Why is scoliosis screening important?
a) To detect spinal curvature early
b) To measure height
c) To check for weight gain
d) To determine the cause of headaches
8. Who is required to have a breast or testicular examination?
a) Young children
 b) Teenagers going through puberty
c) Elderly people
d) Only athletes
9. Which of the following is not a part of health appraisal?
a) Vision screening
b) Dental examination
c) Playing video games
d) Hearing test
10. What should a student do if a health appraisal shows a problem?
a) Ignore it
b) Seek medical advice and follow recommendations
c) Avoid school
d) Wait for it to go away on its own

Utilizing Health Resources

11. Where can students get free medical consultations?

a) Mall
b) Barangay health center
c) Fast food restaurant
d) Amusement park
12. What is the role of a school nurse?
a) To give punishments
b) To provide medical assistance and health screenings
c) To teach sports
d) To serve food in the cafeteria
13. Who specializes in treating dental problems?
a) Dentist
b) Audiologist
c) Nurse
d) Librarian
14. What type of facility provides immediate medical treatment for
emergencies?
a) School clinic
b) Hospital
c) Library
d) Gymnasium
15. Where can you go for a scoliosis test?
a) Community health agency
b) Sports center
c) Marketplace
d) Bakery
16. Who helps detect hearing issues?
a) Doctor
b) Audiologist
c) Dentist
d) Nutritionist
17. What is the main function of barangay health workers?
a) Selling medicine
b) Providing basic health care and assistance
 c) Teaching sports
d) Cooking food
18. What type of health facility focuses on oral care?
a) Hospital
b) Dental clinic
c) Pharmacy
d) Fitness gym
19. Which facility is commonly found in schools for basic medical
care?
a) Library
b) School clinic
c) Canteen
d) Playground
20. Who should students talk to for general health concerns in
school?
a) Teacher
b) School nurse
c) Classmate
d) Security guard

General Health Knowledge

21. What is the importance of health appraisal procedures?

a) To monitor and maintain good health
b) To make students skip school
 c) To test students' knowledge
d) To entertain classmates
22. What should a student do if they fail a vision screening?
a) Wear glasses if prescribed
b) Ignore the results
c) Avoid reading books
d) Stop attending school
23. Why should students visit health centers?
a) To have access to free medical services
b) To play games
c) To buy school supplies
d) To eat lunch
24. Why is early detection of health issues important?
a) It prevents complications and ensures treatment
b) It is not necessary
c) It is only for adults
d) It does not affect students
25. How often should students undergo health appraisal?
a) Once in a lifetime
b) Every year
c) Every 10 years
d) Only when feeling sick
Answer Key 16. b
1. b 17. b
2. c 18. b
3. b 19. b
4. b
5. b 20. b
6. b 21. a
7. a 22. a
8. b 23. a
9. c 24. a
10. b 25. b
11. b
12. b
13. a
14. b
15. a