Medical screening modalities include which combination?

• A. Written, Visual, and Verbal
• B. Written, Verbal, and Visual
• C. Physical exam only
• D. Oral history only

Answer: (B)

Medical screening relies on gathering information through multiple channels to get a complete picture of a participant’s health before activity. Written materials capture medical history, current medications, allergies, and past conditions in a record that staff can review regardless of where the person is. Verbal inquiry, or oral history, lets you clarify details, verify responses, and note recent symptoms or activity restrictions that may affect safety. Visual assessment involves observing appearance, signs of distress, breathing, gait, skin color, and visible injuries.

When you combine these three modalities—Written, Verbal, and Visual—you create a fuller, safer baseline than you would with any single method alone. A screening that relies only on a physical exam misses important historical and observational data, while an oral history only approach omits documented information and observable cues.