are the following: Obesity Scoliosis Stunted Growth This morning, our lesson is about “ Health Appraisal”. • a. What does the pictures all about? • b. What are the steps and the procedures to appraise our health? • c. How often do we have this health appraisal procedures? • d. Why is there a need to undergo these procedures? • 3. Discuss each procedure. Health Appraisal Procedure - is the procedure to determine the health statue of the pupil. HEIGHT@ WEIGHT MEASUREMENT- is important when monitoring an infant or child’s health. It is used to calculate your body mass index, or BMI, a measure of healthy versus unhealthy weight. They are also important when tracking a child’s growth. BREAST SELF- EXAMINATION- Breast self-examination helps doctor check that everything is normal. Doctors don’t usually start doing breast exams until a girl is in her 20s.During breast exam a doctor or nurse practitioner will feel a woman’s breast to check any lumps and bumps and see if there are changes. HEARING TEST
- A hearing (audiometric) test
is part of an ear exam that tests how well a person is able to hear. It is done by measuring how well sound can reach the brain. VISION SCREENING- is an efficient and cost – effective method to identify children with visual impairment or eye conditions that are likely to lead to vision loss so that a referral can be made to an appropriate eye care professional for further evaluations and treatment. 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 looking from front to back. • Group 1- HEIGHT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES • Let the student stand straight against the steel tape with feet and heels parallel together, buttocks, shoulders and back of head touching the wall. • Place the ruler on top of the head. • Record the data. • Group 2 - WEIGHT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES • Place the platform scale firmly on a level or flat surface. • Check the accuracy of the scale by bringing the sliding lever or dial to zero. Make sure that the pointer is exactly at the middle. • The use of standard weight is recommended to ensure the accuracy of the scale while being used. Record the data. Evaluation Fill in the blanks the undergoing health appraisal procedures. _________1. It is an examination that the doctor or nurse practitioner check the women’s breast to check any lumps and bumps and see if there are changes since the last exam. _________2. is part of an ear exam that test how well a person is able to hear. _________3. is an efficient and cost effective method to identify children with visual impairment or eye conditions. _________4. is a simple screening test that can detect potential problem or unevenness of the spinal colon. _________5. is an instrument used to determine the severity of the curve of the spinal colon. ASSIGNMENT Practice at home some of this health appraisal procedure.