OSCEs 2 Flashcards
What BMI do women have to be for referral to Fertility Clinic?
<35
What should fetal heart be on ausculatation?
110-160bpm
Name the three types of lie on obstetric examination?
Oblique
Transverse
Longitudinal
Name the 5 types of engagement of head on obstetric examination?
5/5: Free Float
4/5 Fixing
3/5 Nearly Engaged
2/5 Engaged
1/5 Just palpable
0/5 deep enagaged (ready for birth)
When is there an absolute contraindication to vaginal speculum exam?
Antepartum Haemorrhage due to Placenta Praevia
Uterus is commonly in what position?
Anteverted Anteflexed
Stages of Obstetric Examination? (7)
Position
Inspection: Scars, Striae Graviarium, Linea Nigra
Palpation of Fetal Poles
Fundal Height (after 20 weeks)
Presenting part
Engagement (after 36 weeks)
Auscultation over anterior shoulder
Name the 5 moments of hand hygiene
Before patient contact
Before aseptic task
After body fluid exposure risk
After patient contact
After contact with patient surroundings
What model to use for Breaking Bad News? (6)
SPIKES
Setting and Listening
Patient Perception
Invitation
Knowledge
Explore Emotion and Empathise
Strategy and Summary
Diarrhoea may be associated with what two endocrine conditions?
Hyperthyrodism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Constipation may be associated with what two endocrine conditions?
Hypothyrodism or Hypercalcemia
Sweating is associated with what four endocrine conditions?
Hyperthyrodism
Phaeochromaocytoma
Hypoglycemia
Acromegaly
In a examination looking for Diabetes what to look for? (9)
Weight Loss
Peripheral Pulses
Blood Pressure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Charcot Foot
Skin Infection
Cataracts and Glaucoma
Diabetic Eye Disease
In an examination looking for thyrotoxicosis what to look for? (10)
Weight Loss
FIne Tremor
Palmar Erythema
Tachycardia
Collapse Pulse
Atrial Fibrillation
Proximal Myopathy
Exopthalmus
Lid Retraction and Lag
Goitre
In an examination looking for Hypothyrodism what to look for? (7)
Sluggishness
Skin coarse,pale, dry
Bradycardia
Periorbital Oedema
Xanathalasma
Dry/Thin Scalp Hair
Slow Reflexes
What to look for in Cushings Syndrome? (9)
Moon Face
Central Obesity
Bruising
Excessive Pigmentation
Proximal Myopathy
Visual Field Defects
Optic Atrophy
Papilloedema
Hypertension
What to look for on Inspection in Diabetic Foot? (7)
Shoes
Plantar aspects of feet
Skin. colour and integrity
Pressure damage/ulcers
Signs of infection
Hair loss
Deformity eg bunion (hallux valgus), over riding of toes, charcot joint, joint subluxation, high or flat arches or exostosis
What is exostosis?
is a benign bony lump with a cartilage cap that arises usually at the end of the long bones.
What is charcot foot?
Progressive degeneration of weight bearing joint due to diminished proprioception, repeated sustained trauma in ankle and joint = destruction
Where are arterial ulcers found?
Below ankle
Where to assess vibration in diabetic foot exam? (4)
Lateral metatarsophalngeal joint of big toe
midfoot
medial and lateral malleoli
knee
Where to test monofilament in diabetic foot? (5)
Apex of 1st and 3rd Toes
1st, 3rd and 5th Metatarsal Heads
What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?
a sensation of shortness of breath that awakens the patient, often after 1 or 2 hours of sleep, and is usually relieved in the upright position.
Blood Flow through the Heart?
Right Atrium > Tricuspid Valve > Right Ventricular > Pulmonary Valve > Pulmonary Artery > Pulmonary Vein > Left Atrium > Mitral Valve > Left Ventricle > Aorta
What does Systole (S1) represent?
Mitral and Tricuspid closure
What does Systole (S1) represent?
Mitral and Tricuspid closure
Examination of Spine
What to do in Inspection? (6)
Observe whole spine and curvatures
Cervical and Lumbar - Lordosis
Thoracic - Kyphosis
Posture of Neck and Head
Scars or Sinuses
Scoliosis
Examination of Spine
What to do in feel? (4)
Feel down spine
Palpate midline spinous processes
Feel sacrolilac joints
Feel paraspinal muscle tenderness
Examination of spine
What to do in move (6)
Flexion
Extension
Lat Flexion
Rotation
Lumbar spine flexion and extension
Lumbar spine lateral flexion
Examination of Spine
what to do in neuro? (4)
Straight Leg Raise
Reflexes
Power/Sensation
Which dermatomes to test in spine examination? (13)
C5,C6,C7,C8,T1,T2,L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,S1,S2
C5 dermatome covers where?
Regimental badge area
C6 dermatome covers where
Thumb
C7 Dermatome where
Mid Finger
C8 Dermatome where
Little Finger
T1 dermatome where?
medial antecubital fossa
T2 dermatome where
Axilla
L1 dermatome where
Upper medial thigh
L2 dermatome where
Medial mid thigh
L3 dermatome where
medial side knee
L4 dermatome where
medial malleolus
L5 dermatome where
dorsal foot