Respiratory OSCE

Question 1

6 things in introduction

Answer 1

1. Hygiene
2. introduce self
3. confirm name and dob
4. explain
5. gain consent
6. remove shirt sit at edge of the bed.

Question 2

Things to remember in initial inspection

Answer 2

1. calm and comfortable
2. not in any respiratory distress and not using accessory muscles to breathe
3. not tripoding
4. no obvious cyanosis
5. no obvious scarring
6. body habitus normal/noted.

Question 3

What to look for in hands

Answer 3

Warm and well perfused
no pallor
capillary refil