Abdominal OSCE

Question 1

how to start the exam?

Answer 1

WH, introduce self, identify patient, explain procedure, gain consent

Question 2

what is being assessed in the hands and arms?

Answer 2

clubbing, pitting, temp, colour, pulse, hair loss, skin integrity, tremor. ASTERIXIS.

Question 3

what is being assessed in the face?

Answer 3

eyes: pallor,
mouth: dryness, dental health

Question 4

what should be assessed in the neck?

Answer 4

lymphnodes

Question 5

exposure of the chest is to assess for

Answer 5

scars, muscle bulk, colour of skin, feel temp

Question 6

what is being palpated for?

Answer 6

9 sections of the abdomen. superficial and deep
liver
spleen
kidneys
bladder

Question 7

what is percussed?

Answer 7

9 sections and liver for dullness.

Question 8

what is being auscultated

Answer 8

9 sections, bowel sounds. aortic and renal bruits.

Question 9

how should the patient be positioned while being examined?

Answer 9

lying down to reduce tension of stomach muscles.

Question 10

what can be used to finish the assessment?

Answer 10

checking for pedal oedema