Screening and assessment differ in that screening is usually yes/no and narrow, while assessment is comprehensive.

• A. Screening diagnoses the problem; Assessment is quick screening
• B. Screening is a process for evaluating the possible presence of a problem, outcome yes or no; Assessment is comprehensive and develops dx and care plan
• C. Screening is more comprehensive than assessment
• D. There is no difference

Answer: (B)

Screening is a brief, focused check used to flag whether a problem might be present, yielding a yes/no outcome. It’s not intended to diagnose; its purpose is to identify individuals who need a more thorough evaluation. Assessment, on the other hand, is an in-depth, comprehensive process that collects detailed information, leads to a diagnosis, and guides the development of a care plan. This distinction explains why the stated option is the best answer: it correctly describes screening as a preliminary, non-diagnostic yes/no process and assessment as the full evaluation that results in diagnosis and planning.