Which form of medical screening is conducted by asking questions and recording responses?

• A. Written
• B. Verbal
• C. Visual
• D. Physical

Answer: (B)

Verbal screening is conducted by asking questions and recording responses. It relies on a spoken exchange between the clinician and the person being screened, allowing the clinician to gather medical history, symptoms, and risk factors through oral questions and the patient’s answers. This is distinct from written screening, which uses filled-out forms; visual screening, which depends on what the clinician sees; and physical screening, which involves hands-on examination or measurements. Verbal screening is efficient for quickly capturing subjective information and guiding next steps in care.