BNMN502 OSKE Questions and Answers|
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What 10 Areas do you palpate when doing a lymph node assessment Correct Ans-
Preauricular, Postauricular, Occipital, Tonsillar, Submandibular (X2), Submental, Superficial
Cervical, Posterior Cervical, Deep Cervical Chain, Supraclavicular
Before starting the lymph assessment what do you look at/comment on Correct Ans-Look for
abnormalities & Leisions
Look for swelling
Ask if they have any pain or tenderness
Normocephalic head shape
What 6 things MUST you comment / make comments on after you have completed a lymph
assessment Correct Ans-Size
Shape
Mobility
Tenderness
Location
Consistency
IF THE LYMPH NODES ARE NOT SWOLLEN NONE OF THIS WILL BE NOTICEABLE
What must the patient do for you to find the superficial Cervical, posterior Cervical chain
Correct Ans-Chin level and turn their head 90 degrees to the left/right
What does COLDSPA stand for Correct Ans-Character - What kind of pain (stabbing, hot,
deep, dull)
, Onset - when did it start
Location - where is it? Does it Radiate?
Duration - Does it come and go
Severity - scale of 1 to 10
Pattern - Does anything make it better or worse
Associated Factors
Name some Associated factors Correct Ans-Smoking, Alcohol, Medications , Occupation,
Allergies, Surgical History, Heredity (family) history, Exercise, Diet, Sleep, Sexually
Active/Pregnant (if applicable e.g has stomach pain)
What 6 vital signs must be taken and what is the normal range for each Correct Ans-
Temperature - 36.5 to 37.7
Respiration - 12 - 20
Blood 02 - above 95%
Heart Rate - 60 to 100
Capillary Refill - Less than 3 seconds
Blood pressure - Around 120/80
What movements are done when testing the neck muscles Correct Ans-Flexion &
Hyperextension
Lateral bending of the head
Rotation to the left and right
What movements are done when testing the shoulder muscles Correct Ans-Flexion and
Hyperextension
Abduction and Adduction
Latest Update
What 10 Areas do you palpate when doing a lymph node assessment Correct Ans-
Preauricular, Postauricular, Occipital, Tonsillar, Submandibular (X2), Submental, Superficial
Cervical, Posterior Cervical, Deep Cervical Chain, Supraclavicular
Before starting the lymph assessment what do you look at/comment on Correct Ans-Look for
abnormalities & Leisions
Look for swelling
Ask if they have any pain or tenderness
Normocephalic head shape
What 6 things MUST you comment / make comments on after you have completed a lymph
assessment Correct Ans-Size
Shape
Mobility
Tenderness
Location
Consistency
IF THE LYMPH NODES ARE NOT SWOLLEN NONE OF THIS WILL BE NOTICEABLE
What must the patient do for you to find the superficial Cervical, posterior Cervical chain
Correct Ans-Chin level and turn their head 90 degrees to the left/right
What does COLDSPA stand for Correct Ans-Character - What kind of pain (stabbing, hot,
deep, dull)
, Onset - when did it start
Location - where is it? Does it Radiate?
Duration - Does it come and go
Severity - scale of 1 to 10
Pattern - Does anything make it better or worse
Associated Factors
Name some Associated factors Correct Ans-Smoking, Alcohol, Medications , Occupation,
Allergies, Surgical History, Heredity (family) history, Exercise, Diet, Sleep, Sexually
Active/Pregnant (if applicable e.g has stomach pain)
What 6 vital signs must be taken and what is the normal range for each Correct Ans-
Temperature - 36.5 to 37.7
Respiration - 12 - 20
Blood 02 - above 95%
Heart Rate - 60 to 100
Capillary Refill - Less than 3 seconds
Blood pressure - Around 120/80
What movements are done when testing the neck muscles Correct Ans-Flexion &
Hyperextension
Lateral bending of the head
Rotation to the left and right
What movements are done when testing the shoulder muscles Correct Ans-Flexion and
Hyperextension
Abduction and Adduction
