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sores, drainage, redness, and appropriate responses to sounds or verbal requests.
Ears—check for drainage, redness, and appropriate responses to sounds or verbal
requests.
Nose—note any deformity, frequent rubbing, congestion, sneezing, or drainage.
Mouth—look inside at the teeth: note cavities, malformations, sores, or mouth-
breathing.
Throat—observe for enlarged or red tonsils, red throat, white patches on throat or
tonsils, drainage, or unusual breath odors.
Neck—feel for enlarged glands.
Chest—watch the child’s breathing and note any wheezing, rattles, shortness of breath,
coughing (with or without other symptoms).
Skin—lift up clothing and observe the chest and back for color (pallor or redness),
rashes, scratches, bumps, bruises, scars, unusual warmth, and perspiration.
Speech—listen for clarity, stuttering, nasality, mispronunciations, monotone voice, and
appropriateness for age.
Extremities—observe posture, coordination; note conditions such as bowed legs,
toeing-in, or arms and legs of unequal length.
Behavior and temperament—note any changes in activity level, alertness, cooperation,
appetite, sleep patterns, toileting habits, irritability, or uncharacteristic restlessness.
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
38. Why must teachers not attempt to diagnose children’s health conditions?
Teachers are not trained to identify symptoms associated with various health conditions. This
is the role of health care professionals.
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.