OSCE

Question 1

what is the process of evidence based practice?

Answer 1

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acquire
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Question 2

what is evidence?

Answer 2

available body of facts or information to show if something is true/valid

Question 3

what are the issues with peer review?

Answer 3

corruption
plagiarism
skills of reviewer
time

Question 4

what makes bad research?

Answer 4

poor design
poorly reported
not needed
biased

Question 5

what is peer review?

Answer 5

research has passed the scrutiny of other scientists and considered valid important and original

Question 6

how do you know what research you should believe?

Answer 6

has it been peer reviewed?
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Question 7

what does PICO mean?

Answer 7

population
intervention
comparison
outcome

Question 8

describe each part of PICO?

Answer 8

p = how would I describe this group of patients?
I = what is being done to the patient?
C = what are we comparing to?
O = desired or undesired

Question 9

what are the 6 key elements of communication?

Answer 9

• understand non verbal
• listen
• engage
• ask questions and get feedback
• acknowledge feelings
• give feedback

Question 10

give examples of non verbal communication?

Answer 10

eye conic
body posture
body orientation
body movement
distraction
interest

Question 11

what is the purpose of open questions?

Answer 11

facilitate information gathering

Question 12

how would a dentist be a active listener?

Answer 12

gestures
nodd
encourace
remarks “yes please go on”

Question 13

how would a dentist show empathy?

Answer 13

acknowledge there worries and validate why they feel like that

Question 14

what 3 things effect behaviour?

Answer 14

motivation
capability
opportunity

Question 15

what are behavioural change techniques?

Answer 15

effect change or maintain behaviour

Question 16

what is adherence in terms of behavioural science?

Answer 16

if the patient follows advice given by the health professional

Question 17

give examples of behavioural change techniques?

Answer 17

goal setting
habit forming
role modeling
rewardign

Question 18

what is justice?

Answer 18

fairness

Question 19

what is respect for autonomy?

Answer 19

respect for self determination
(patient power to make own decisions)

Question 20

what in beneficence?

Answer 20

patients best interests

Question 21

what is non malificence?

Answer 21

balance of risk and harm vs benefits

Question 22

what are the 4 Cs of ethics?

Answer 22

confidentiality
capacity
competence
consent

Question 23

what re the 9 standards of GDC?

Answer 23

• put patients interests first
• communicate effectively with patients
• obtain valid consent
• maintain and protect patients information
• have clear and effective complaints procedure
• work with colleagues for patients best interest
• maintain develop and work within ur professional skills
• raise concern if patients at risk
• make sure ur personal behaviour maintains patient confidence and trust

Question 24

describe the features of civil cases?

Answer 24

standard of proof = balance of probabilities
decision = liable or not
decided by = sheriff or JP
power of court = damage or injury

Question 25

when can dentists provide treatment without consent?

Answer 25

if it is necessary emergency treatment

Question 26

according to standards what must we do in terms of confidentiality?

Answer 26

1. make and keep complete and accurate patient records 2. protect the confidentiality of patients information and use it only for given purpose 3. only release a patients information without their permission in exceptional circumstances 4. ensure patients have access to records 5. keep patients info secure at all times wether in paper or electronic

Question 27

when is lawful disclosure in play?

Answer 27

1. when patient gives consent 2. when its required by law 3. if their is a compelling public interest

Question 28

what 5 steps should be taken if confidentiality breached?

Answer 28

1. proper apology written and in person 2. investigate details of what happened and how 3. offer meeting with patient to discuss 4. inform patient of steps being taken 5. conduct staff training required and review record keeping system

Question 29

which tooth has marked medial displacement of lingual cusp?

Answer 29

upper 5

Question 30

which tooth is a perfect circle?

Answer 30

lower 5

Question 31

what are mammelons?

Answer 31

3 cusplets in children on incised edge of tooth

Question 32

what is canine fossa?

Answer 32

on first upper premolar mesial surface small ridge that makes space for canine root

Question 33

what is the only premolar with 2 roots?

Answer 33

upper 4s

Question 34

what do the upper lateral incisors have on the palatal surface?

Answer 34

2 ridges that join at a fossa at the cervix which is prone to caries

Question 35

which canine sits at an angle on the root?

Answer 35

lower

Question 36

name 3 differences between upper and lower canines?

Answer 36

uppers have more pointed cusps uppers are wider uppers sit in line with root

Question 37

what is the difference between the shape of the upper 6 and upper 7? what causes this?

Answer 37

upper 6 is a trapezoid upper 7 is a triangle due to he distopalatal cusp on upper 7 being much smaller or absent

Question 38

how would you decontaminate the dental chain?

Answer 38

detergent wipes light handles arm switch chair back of chair change wipes bracket table arm and handle motors cables and housing change wipes suction tubing spitoon

Question 39

give 6 jobs of the dental nurse?

Answer 39

soft tissue retraction prepare for procedure hand dentist what they need aspirate clean chart

Question 40

what is part of taking history for patient?

Answer 40

complaining of history of present complaint past medical history part dental history social history

Question 41

what would you be looking at while meeting a patient for the first time?

Answer 41

appearance breathing colour disability

Question 42

when should you take a full new history for a patient?

Answer 42

if they are new havent attended in over a year been 2 years since their last full history

Question 43

how should you approach history taking?

Answer 43

sit at eye level with the patient ask open questions at first then ask closed questions and be specific be sensitive

Question 44

during examination what are you looking for at first glance?

Answer 44

behaviour and attitude of the patient exposed skin hands ability to communicate