Let's try another practice test. Which is the correct answer and why, why do you think the others are incorrect?

What should the school nurse recognize as the primary goal for health screenings?

A. Screenings are state mandates which are part of the school nurse's role

B. Screenings are a requirement of standard school nurse employment for all schools

C. Screenings are a normal part of school nurse practice as required by the board of education

D. Screenings identify student illnesses early enough to prevent or minimize further morbidity

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Pat Krin, MSN, MSCP, RN, FNP-BC-Retired, NCSN-E, FNASN
Executive Director
NBCSN
nbcsnexec@nbcsn.org
www.nbcsn.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 5/30/2023 3:44:00 PM
From: Andrea Ferguson, BSN, RN, CSN
Subject: RE: Practice Test 2

D. It is the only answer that identifies a "Goal."

The others define requirements which is not what the question

asked, "Primary goal for health screenings."

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Original Message:
Sent: 5/31/2023 8:21:00 AM
From: Charlene McCarron
Subject: RE: Practice Test 2

Hi Pat,

Some states do not require screenings, New Hampshire being one. They are only recommended.

Screenings are a normal part of school nurse practice but I do not if they are required by the board of education.

Answer D. is correct, screenings are used to identify illnesses early and to prevent or minimize further morbidity.

Thanks for posting these questions as they are helpful for studying for the NBCSN test!

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Original Message:
Sent: 6/1/2023 8:13:00 AM
From: Rogelio Rodriguez Jr
Subject: RE: Practice Test 2

Hello everyone,

I chose D. I am taking the online course as well and in the course this was covered. 

Roger RodriguezJr.

The correct answer is D.
A is incorrect because states have different individual mandates regarding the role of the school nurse
B is incorrect because again, states have their own school health regulations and screenings may or may not be a part of school board policy. Private schools do not necessarily provide screenings. 
C is incorrect because although screenings are valuable and a great way to collect student data, it is up to each state's board of education/district policies regarding screenings. 
D is correct as screenings are Tier 2 in the disease prevention ratings.

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Sandey Stayanoff, MSN-NE, MSN-SN, BSN, DN, RN
OSHNA Online Forum Manager
International School Nurse
Nova International School
Skopje 1000, Macedonia
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D It is the only one that is a primary goal. 




Why the others are wrong: A not all states B not all employers C - it is not always required 

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Sarah Casteline, RN , BSN
Middle School Nurse
Union County, NC
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I choose D as the correct answer.

One reason that pointed me towards my answer is that the NCSN test does is a national test and does not ask, or will not have answers that are State specific since requirements and standards vary by state. 

The other reason I chose D is because that is the purpose of screenings....to identify any concerns that could cause difficulties or impacts learning down the road.

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Natasha Mandigo RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
RSU 64/MSAD 64
Kenduskeag, ME United States
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Greetings all, I choose D for the answer.  Screenings  identify health conditions at an early stage, conditions and symptoms that can be managed for a better quality of life. 

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Rose Sarkissian
School Nurse
Smyrna, DE United States
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All of these are true, but the primary goal is D.  That is purpose of screening to begin with. 

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Megan Gladson
Chapel Hill, NC United States
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I would pick D because it's a goal. A, B and C are all "requirements" (that may or may not be a requirement depending on the state you work in). 

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Alenna LeCompte
Waxhaw, NC United States
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Well, I'm on the right track. I chose D as well. It directly answers the question.

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[Cynthia] [Samuel] [PhD, RN]
[School Nurse]
[Irvington BOE]
[Irvington], [New Jersey] [USA]
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D is correct because screenings primarily recognize illnesses and problems that impede learning. 

A is incorrect because it speaks of state mandates but some states may differ in the role of the school nurse

B is incorrect because again screenings may not apply to the standard of school nurses  in all states

C is incorrect because the board of education in each state may have different standards of school nursing

I am aware that some states do not require school nurses which would exclude answers A, B, & C.

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Beverly R Jordan MSN, RN, CSN
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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D, the other answers are not part of the goal, which is prevention of further morbidity. 

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Denise Schooley
GOODYEAR, AZ United States
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D. There are many types of screenings, some mandated and some not. Screening is secondary prevention that if caught early can prevent further progression of a concern if found.

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Alice Elio MSN, NCSN, RN
School Nurse
Mill Spring, NC United States
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