What is the protocol after two failed screening attempts?

What is the protocol after two failed screening attempts?

• A. Schedule a follow-up after two failed attempts
• B. End screening and note incomplete
• C. Refer to audiology immediately
• D. Stop and do not attempt again

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is escalation after repeated screening failures. A screening is a quick pass/fail check, not a diagnostic test, so one failure could be due to noise or handling rather than a true hearing issue. Re-testing on a separate occasion helps ensure the result is reliable and reduces false positives. When a child fails twice, the prudent next step is to schedule a follow-up screening to confirm whether the problem persists and, if it does, move toward a diagnostic evaluation. Ending the process or stopping after two fails would leave potential concerns unresolved, and jumping straight to an immediate audiology referral isn’t the standard step in this protocol unless there are additional red flags.

The main idea here is escalation after repeated screening failures. A screening is a quick pass/fail check, not a diagnostic test, so one failure could be due to noise or handling rather than a true hearing issue. Re-testing on a separate occasion helps ensure the result is reliable and reduces false positives. When a child fails twice, the prudent next step is to schedule a follow-up screening to confirm whether the problem persists and, if it does, move toward a diagnostic evaluation. Ending the process or stopping after two fails would leave potential concerns unresolved, and jumping straight to an immediate audiology referral isn’t the standard step in this protocol unless there are additional red flags.