OSCE Prep Flashcards
When conducting a sexual history, what are the 5 Ps we need to use?
1 - Partners, Practices, Previous obstetric history, Pregnancy, Protection
2 - Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection
3 - Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Personal, Protection
4 - Partners, Paternal, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection
2 - Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection
When conducting a sexual history, we need to include the 5 Ps, which are Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection. What are we asking about in relation to Partners?
- No.of partners in last 12 months
- gender of partners
- was sex consensual
- casual/regular partner
- risk factors (HIV, drugs)
When conducting a sexual history, we need to include the 5 Ps, which are Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection. What are we asking about in relation to Practices?
- oral sex (hepatitis B, herpes, gonorrhoea)
- anal sex (GI pathogens eg. Giardia)
- vaginal sex
- sex toys
When conducting a sexual history, we need to include the 5 Ps, which are Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection. What are we asking about in relation to Previous STI history?
- previously been tested for HIV and other STIs
- previously diagnoses or STIs
- recurring symptoms of STI
- current or former partner(s) have been tested or diagnosed with any STIs
When conducting a sexual history, we need to include the 5 Ps, which are Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection. What are we asking about in relation to Pregnancy?
- do you have children
- previous pregnancies (miscarriages, terminations)
- future pregnancy planning
When conducting a sexual history, we need to include the 5 Ps, which are Partners, Practices, Previous STI history, Pregnancy, Protection. What are we asking about in relation to Protection?
- oral contraception
- barrier protection
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first S stand for?
1 - sinister
2 - site
3 - symptoms
4 - sciatica
2 - site
- where is the pain at the moment
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first O stand for?
1 - onset
2 - outlook
3 - obstetrics
4 - onlooker
1 - onset
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first C stand for?
1 - chanter
2 - created
3 - character
4 - change
3 - character
- is it stabbing or a dull ache
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first R stand for?
1 - rubor
2 - rounded
3 - relationship
4 - radiates
4 - radiates
- is it isolated, or does it move to other areas
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first A stand for?
1 - associated symptoms
2 - accident
3 - associated history
4 - associated feelings
1 - associated symptoms
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first T stand for?
1 - terrible
2 - time
3 - tangible
4 - tourniquet
2 - time
- how long have you had the pain
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first E stand for?
1 - evaluate
2 - ending
3 - exacerbating / alleviating
4 - elevated
3 - exacerbating / alleviating
The mnemonic SOCRATES can be used to identify specific details relating to pain. What does the first S stand for?
1 - sinister
2 - serious
3 - symptoms
4 - severity
4 - severity
- scale of 1-10 how bad is the pain
When we do a reproductive history, what does gynaecology relate to?
1 - sexual health
2 - reproductive health
3 - pregnancy/labour/post-natal
4 - cervical smear history
2 - reproductive health
- can include reproductive organs, breasts etc..
When we do a reproductive history, what does obstetrics relate to?
1 - sexual health
2 - reproductive health
3 - pregnancy/labour/post-natal
4 - cervical smear history
3 - pregnancy/labour/post-natal
How long does the average menstrual cycle last for?
1 - 1-15 days
2 - 15-30 days
3 - 10-28 days
4 - 24-28 days
4 - 24-28 days
- but can be anything from 21-40 days
What is the average time of menstruation?
1 - 1-3 days
2 - 4-8 days
3 - 4-10 days
4 - >10 days
2 - 4-8 days