BPJ Going to the Doctor

What is this tool used for?

• to check how well you see

• to check your temperature

• to check your heart's strength

• to check if your throat is sore

Why might your doctor gently tap different parts of your body?

• to explore how well you can hear things

• to check if your spine is growing straight

• to find out if you need glasses to see

• to see how your body reacts and moves

What happens during a checkup at the doctor's office?

• You find ways to care for your new pet.

• You learn how to brush and floss your teeth.

• You get your height and weight checked.

• You listen to loud music on headphones.

Why do you think your doctor records your height and weight every time you visit?

• Your doctor wants to see how your body grows over time.

• Your doctor wants to know if you need to buy new clothes.

• Your doctor wants to know how well you see and hear.

• Your doctor wants to see if you have allergies or asthma.

What might cause problems in your hearing?

• exercising two times a week

• always listening to loud music

• reading books in a dim room

• wearing glasses to see things

Why do nurses and doctors measure your blood pressure?

• to make sure you are seeing and hearing well

• to teach you how to take your medicine safely

• to find out if your body temperature is going up

• to learn how hard your heart is pumping blood

Why is it important to get immunizations?

• to check to see if you have a fever

• to teach you how to read and write

• to make sure your bones are strong

• to protect you from getting very sick

Suppose you keep getting ear infections. What question might you ask your doctor?

• How can I avoid getting ear infections?

• How much taller did I grow last year?

• Where did you learn to be a doctor?

• What can I do to control my allergies?