Which of the following screenings are typically administered in the school setting? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Blood pressure
b. Chest x-ray
c. Cholesterol and blood glucose
d. Height and weight
e. Scoliosis
f.
Visual and hearing acuity

Answer 1

ANS: A, D, E, F
Height, weight, vision, and hearing screenings are provided at most schools. Scoliosis or postural screening should be done to identify spinal deviations and intervene early to prevent related secondary problems. The detection of high blood pressure during childhood is important in identifying children who have hypertension and who will benefit from early intervention and follow-up. Screenings in schools must be relatively fast, easy, and noninvasive. Blood work is invasive and cannot be done without parental consent. It is also expensive because test strips must be purchased. Due to the equipment needed, it is not typical that chest x-rays or cholesterol and blood glucose screenings are administered in the school setting.