General OSPE

Question 1

What must you do when entering the room?

Answer 1

Wash hands thoroughly

Question 2

How would you describe gait to a patient

Answer 2

Always demonstrate first, and check they understand the instructions. Stand close to them as they practice

Question 3

Give an example of how you would introduce yourself to a patient

Answer 3

Hello, I am Tesni and will be your student physiotherapist today. Will it be okay if I could have a look at your injured ….

Question 4

Give some examples you could talk about for the biomechanics

Answer 4

Newtons laws, especially 2nd and 3rd
Planes of movement
Lever systems (1,2,3 = F,L,E)

Question 5

How would you position the patient when using the goniometer

Answer 5

Ankle = lay on plinth, will pillow below knees
Knee = lay on plinth
Shoulder = lay on plinth, to reduce input from back
Wrist = seat patient on plinth with wrist on table, sit opposite on the stool