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Health 6 Quarter 1 Module5
Health 6 Quarter 1 Module5
1. Introduction
A child’s health can contribute or inhibit ability to function satisfactorily in school. It is important
for school authorities to have current and complete information on each child’s health and any specific
conditions which may obstruct or interfere with the learning process and about methods by which health
Health appraisal procedures should be done regularly to assess and determine the health status
of the pupils. These tests include several screening procedures like height and weight measurement,
breast self-examination, vision screening, hearing test, scoliosis test and dental or oral examination.
A health appraisal provides important information on the pupil’s current health status. It
provides teacher’s ideas if the pupil is fit to participate in school programs it gives teachers ideas
if they need to modify school activities so pupils could benefit from it.
With health appraisal, school authorities could provide the pupils with the following:
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2. Discussion
Health Appraisal Procedures should be done regularly for early detection of health problems of a
person. These include the following screening procedures: Height and Weight Measurement, Breast
Self-Examination, Hearing Test, Vision Screening, Scoliosis Test and Dental or Oral Examination.
Height and Weight Measurement helps track and monitor the health and growth of a child. This
is usually done in school at the beginning and towards the end of the school year. The baseline results
serve as the basis to select children to be included in the school feeding program. The end line result will
Step 2. Ask the child to stand with his/her back to the wall and look directly forward. They should be
Step 3. Lower the measuring device until it rests gently on top of the child’s head and record the
measurement.
Step 1. Set to zero the weighing scale before the client steps on it.
Step 2. Ask the child to remove heavy items from their pockets and remove any heavy items put on the
body.
Step 3. When measuring weight ask the child to look straight ahead and stay still on the weighing scale.
Wait for the needle or digital screen to settle before recording the measurement.
Breast Self-examination should be done once a month to familiarize yourself with how
your breast normally feel and to detect the breast problems or abnormalities that may occur.
Step 1. Look at your breast at the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on hips and look for
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some changes such as size, shape and color of the breast.
Step 2. Raise your arms and look for the same changes.
Step 3. Look for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples.
Step 4. Feel your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left
Scoliosis Test is done to detect any spine problems. It should be done regularly in order to monitor
the condition and severity of the curve in the spine to avoid serious problems that may occur.
Vision Screening is used to detect if children has visual impairment. Vision screening should be
done once a year or as needed to avoid serious eye problems that may lead to loss of sight if not treated
early.
Hearing Test is done to test and determine how well a person can hear and it should be done
regularly to find out if there are hearing problems that need treatment.
Dental Health Examination is done to check the condition of your teeth and gums. This
should be done at least once a year to avoid serious dental health problems.
We should undergo these appraisal procedures regularly to be aware of our health condition.
Early treatment or medication based on early diagnosis of diseases would avoid serious illnesses in the
Future.
3. Readings
The health appraisal serves multiple purposes, whether provided by the child’s health care
provider or through the school health service program. Among the purposes served are to:
2. Provide information of value to the child, the parents and the school personnel which will:
b. Indicate the need for and the extent to which the school program or selected aspects of the program
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should be modified to benefit the child
3. Discover any health problems which require further investigation and treatment, if such is indicated.
Look at the pictures. These are some of the examples of health appraisal procedures. How
often do we need these health appraisal procedures? Why is it important to undergo health appraisal
procedures regularly?
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Vision Screening Scoliosis Test
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Provide a valuable and positive health experiences for the child
The following health components are part of your school health appraisal.
1. Health history- Your school will keep a record of your history like immunizations, childhood illnesses,
2. A record of your family history- This includes the age and general health of parents and siblings. In
addition, the following will be recorded too
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A. Education level of parents B. Physical environment C. History of family disease
3. Current status
A.Dental C. Child’s health problems/allergies
B. Family medical problems D.. Behavior
A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Blood pressure
should undergo:
1. Height and Weight Measurement- is important when monitoring an infant or child’s health. It is
used to calculate your body mass index; or BMU, a measure of healthy versus unhealthy weight.
2. Breast Self-Examination- helps doctor check that everything is normal. Doctors don’t usually start
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doing breast exams until a girl is in her 20s. During breast exam a doctor or nurse practitioner will
feel woman’s breast to check any lumps and bumps and see if there are changes.
3. Hearing Test- a hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear exam that test how well a person able to
hear. It is done by measuring how well sound can reach the brain.
4. Vision Screening- is an efficient and cost-effective method to identify children with impairment or
eye conditions that are likely to lead to vision loss so that referral can be made to an appropriate
5. Scoliosis Test- this is a simple screening test that can detect potential problems. If you notice any
unevenness, you should contact your doctor for an exam. Using a scoliometer can help determine
the severity of the curve. Scoliosis is usually confirmed by taking X-ray of the entire spine
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PART II. Activity Proper
A. Direction: Write True if the statement about health appraisal procedure is correct
1. Height and weight measurement is done at the beginning and end of the of of school year.
5. Scoliosis Test should be done at least once a year to detect any spine problem.
B. Direction: Write Yes if the statement shows undergoing regular health appraisal procedures
3. The pupils of Linmansangan Elementary School undergo height and weight measurement
every beginning and before the school year ends.
4.The pupils of Linmansangan Elementary School have a dental check-up by the school dentist
5.Angel’s eye problem gets worst because it was not detected and treated earlier.
C. Direction: Match the health appraisal procedure in column A with the correct statement in column B.
Column A Column B
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KEY TO CORRECTION
A.Direction: Write True if the statement about health appraisal procedure is correct
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
B. Direction: Write Yes if the statement shows undergoing regular health appraisal procedures
2. NO
3. YES
4. YES
5. NO
C. Direction: Match the health appraisal procedure in column A with the correct statement in column B.
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. E
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PART III: SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
Directions: Read the following test items below. Select the correct answer from the given
choices and write the letter only of your answer in your activity notebook.
previous hospitalization; medication used significant accident or injuries, surgery, and chronic illness.
A. Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue or the hand when coughing or sneezing.
4. Family history records include the age and general health of parents and siblings. In
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7. Other things you need to include in your routines are getting enough rest and sleep and
taking vitamins and mineral, which could come from eating fruits and?
9. Good health programs in school help reduce absenteeism and poor performance, which
10. Whenever you visit the clinic, doctors and nurses measure your ______________?
lumps and bumps and see if there are changes since the last exam. ________________________ is a part of an
ear exam that test how well a person is able to hear. _________________ is an efficient and cost-effective method
to identify children with visual impairment or eye condition. _____________is a simple screening test that can
C.Directions: Identify the following. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
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_________ 2. Scoliosis is usually confirmed by taking?
_________ 5. This is a simple screening test that can detect potential problems
MARITES CABILES
T-II
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KEY TO CORRECTION (FOR TEACHERS ONLY)
SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. A
B.
C.
1. Vision screening
2. X-ray
3. Heigth and weight measurement
4. Health appraisal procedure
5. Scoliosis test
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References:
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