OSPP Y1 Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Osteopathy (WHO) definition - correct answer ✔✔Osteopathy relies on manual contact for diagnosis and
treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind, and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on
the structural and functional integrity of the body and the body's intrinsic tendency for self-healing.
What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy? - correct answer ✔✔Facilitating normal self-regulating/ self-
healing mechanisms in person ( or animal), by addressing areas of tissue strain/dysfunction/ restrictions,
or stress that may impede neural, vascular and biomechanical mechanisms
What is Osteopathic Treatment? - correct answer ✔✔A therapy provided by a graduated member of an
accredited Osteopathic school and member of an Osteopathic Association that constitutes a full
understanding of Osteo principles; anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and their relationship to each
other. It is a full understanding of the manipulation principles, then applied to the anatomical structure
of an individual, guided by the ability of the practitioner to think through a reasonable approach,
application and dosage, with the understanding that the body is self healing and self regulating.
Practice (definition) - correct answer ✔✔applying techniques, principles and skill acquired during the
academic semester for development of the osteopathic student, to render osteopathic treatment at the
culmination of their four years of study.
Diagnosis (Cambridge dictionary) - correct answer ✔✔- a judgement about what a particular illness or
problem is, made after examining it.
Assessment (Oxford dictionary) - correct answer ✔✔the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality,
or ability of someone or something.
Structural Assessment - correct answer ✔✔the act of making a judgement of asymmetry within the
biomechanics and biological tissues of the human or animal body, often used for therapeutic
interventions.
personal Boundaries - correct answer ✔✔(there is 8 - we learn the 9th in later years) the physical,
mental and emotional limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used or violated
by others. Perseverance of integrity, responsibility for who you are and taking control of one's life.
,Red Flags - correct answer ✔✔a red flag used as a warning or danger sign. In our use of the term, it
indicates further investigation is needed and it could be an indication of an absolute contraindication or
a do not treat and refer out immediately situation.
professional internet presence - correct answer ✔✔any existence of an individual or business that can
be found via an online search. An example of an individual who is not active on the internet but has an
online presence is one who is a member of an association that has a member directory listing online.
Active listening - correct answer ✔✔Fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively
"hearing" the message of the speaker.
Respect definition - correct answer ✔✔A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited
by their abilities, qualities or achievements. This is due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or
traditions of others.
5 ways to Convey Respect - correct answer ✔✔1. Non-discrimination
2. Not displaying certain behaviours
3. Not to criticize staff or other students
4. Not publishing derogatory comments towards staff, students, or CAO itself
5. The way you dress and hygiene
what 3 examples of "Not displaying certain behaviours" is included in conveying respect - correct answer
✔✔1) Not being confrontational
2) Not being argumentative
3) Not being aggressive
5 key points that convey respect concerning how you dress and hygiene - correct answer ✔✔1) we want
to gain respect from the patient
2) we need to dress accordingly to make the patient comfortable
3) need to de-sexualize the treatment as much as possible
4) be clean, make sure your breath doesn't smell, wear deodorant
, 5) Need to have a clean & safe environment to treat a patient
Verbal active listening cues (5) - correct answer ✔✔1) Remembering - where we know the key points
that the speaker is trying to convey ( Pt. name, review file)
2) Questioning - ask relevant questions to the topic being asked by the patient
3) Reflection - reflect back to the patient with the same type of language so you have comprehended
what they have said
4) Clarification - ask questions to clarify what the patient is trying to convey
5) summarization - say back or repeat back in your own words what the patient is saying
Non-verbal active listening cues (5) - correct answer ✔✔1) eye contact
2) smiling
3) posture
4) mirroring
5) distraction - do NOT do this
Do we use the word diagnosis in Osteopathic treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Diagnosing is a protective
act - we as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners cannot diagnose - we can make a STRUCTURAL DIAGNOSIS
- terminology we should use is "STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT"
Difference between Normal and Abnormal - correct answer ✔✔Normal: conforming to a standard;
usual, typical, or expected
Abnormal: deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
8 Personal Boundaries - correct answer ✔✔1) physical
2) mental
3) emotional
4) material
5) sexual
6) spiritual
Osteopathy (WHO) definition - correct answer ✔✔Osteopathy relies on manual contact for diagnosis and
treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind, and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on
the structural and functional integrity of the body and the body's intrinsic tendency for self-healing.
What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy? - correct answer ✔✔Facilitating normal self-regulating/ self-
healing mechanisms in person ( or animal), by addressing areas of tissue strain/dysfunction/ restrictions,
or stress that may impede neural, vascular and biomechanical mechanisms
What is Osteopathic Treatment? - correct answer ✔✔A therapy provided by a graduated member of an
accredited Osteopathic school and member of an Osteopathic Association that constitutes a full
understanding of Osteo principles; anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and their relationship to each
other. It is a full understanding of the manipulation principles, then applied to the anatomical structure
of an individual, guided by the ability of the practitioner to think through a reasonable approach,
application and dosage, with the understanding that the body is self healing and self regulating.
Practice (definition) - correct answer ✔✔applying techniques, principles and skill acquired during the
academic semester for development of the osteopathic student, to render osteopathic treatment at the
culmination of their four years of study.
Diagnosis (Cambridge dictionary) - correct answer ✔✔- a judgement about what a particular illness or
problem is, made after examining it.
Assessment (Oxford dictionary) - correct answer ✔✔the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality,
or ability of someone or something.
Structural Assessment - correct answer ✔✔the act of making a judgement of asymmetry within the
biomechanics and biological tissues of the human or animal body, often used for therapeutic
interventions.
personal Boundaries - correct answer ✔✔(there is 8 - we learn the 9th in later years) the physical,
mental and emotional limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used or violated
by others. Perseverance of integrity, responsibility for who you are and taking control of one's life.
,Red Flags - correct answer ✔✔a red flag used as a warning or danger sign. In our use of the term, it
indicates further investigation is needed and it could be an indication of an absolute contraindication or
a do not treat and refer out immediately situation.
professional internet presence - correct answer ✔✔any existence of an individual or business that can
be found via an online search. An example of an individual who is not active on the internet but has an
online presence is one who is a member of an association that has a member directory listing online.
Active listening - correct answer ✔✔Fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively
"hearing" the message of the speaker.
Respect definition - correct answer ✔✔A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited
by their abilities, qualities or achievements. This is due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or
traditions of others.
5 ways to Convey Respect - correct answer ✔✔1. Non-discrimination
2. Not displaying certain behaviours
3. Not to criticize staff or other students
4. Not publishing derogatory comments towards staff, students, or CAO itself
5. The way you dress and hygiene
what 3 examples of "Not displaying certain behaviours" is included in conveying respect - correct answer
✔✔1) Not being confrontational
2) Not being argumentative
3) Not being aggressive
5 key points that convey respect concerning how you dress and hygiene - correct answer ✔✔1) we want
to gain respect from the patient
2) we need to dress accordingly to make the patient comfortable
3) need to de-sexualize the treatment as much as possible
4) be clean, make sure your breath doesn't smell, wear deodorant
, 5) Need to have a clean & safe environment to treat a patient
Verbal active listening cues (5) - correct answer ✔✔1) Remembering - where we know the key points
that the speaker is trying to convey ( Pt. name, review file)
2) Questioning - ask relevant questions to the topic being asked by the patient
3) Reflection - reflect back to the patient with the same type of language so you have comprehended
what they have said
4) Clarification - ask questions to clarify what the patient is trying to convey
5) summarization - say back or repeat back in your own words what the patient is saying
Non-verbal active listening cues (5) - correct answer ✔✔1) eye contact
2) smiling
3) posture
4) mirroring
5) distraction - do NOT do this
Do we use the word diagnosis in Osteopathic treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Diagnosing is a protective
act - we as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners cannot diagnose - we can make a STRUCTURAL DIAGNOSIS
- terminology we should use is "STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT"
Difference between Normal and Abnormal - correct answer ✔✔Normal: conforming to a standard;
usual, typical, or expected
Abnormal: deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
8 Personal Boundaries - correct answer ✔✔1) physical
2) mental
3) emotional
4) material
5) sexual
6) spiritual
