What are the forms of medical screening?

• A. Visual, Auditory, Tactile
• B. Written, Verbal, Cognitive
• C. Written, Visual, Verbal
• D. Physical, Visual, Verbal

Answer: (C)

Screening relies on three accessible ways to gather information quickly: written, visual, and verbal. Written data comes from pre-participation forms or medical histories that document past illnesses, medications, allergies, and exposure. Visual observation involves looking for signs like skin color, breathing pattern, posture, and overall distress. Verbal inquiry captures current symptoms and history directly from the person. Together, these methods give a quick, practical snapshot to decide if further evaluation or a deeper physical examination is needed.

The other options mix elements that are more about hands-on examination (tactile or physical) or specific types of assessments (cognitive), which aren’t the standard screening modalities in this context. So written, visual, and verbal best describe the common forms of medical screening.