Clinical Skills Final Exam questions
with correct answers
Define "indication" - ANS ✔✔A condition that will benefit from a certain treatment approach,
technique or modality
Define "contraindication" - ANS ✔✔A condition that should *not* be treated with a specific
treatment approach, technique, or modality because of risk of harm
What does Informed Consent consist of (i.e. what are all the topics you need to cover) - ANS
✔✔- Positioning, pillowing and draping expectations
- Opportunity to ask questions
- Rationale for treatment or choice of approach (risks/benefits)
- Stop of modify the treatment: the patient should know it's okay to stop or modify a treatment
if the need arises
Which is/are the incorrect statement(s) about having spare time in student clinic:
a) Preparing a cubicle in case of being needed on short notice
b) Catch up on your studying
c) Assisting in the general functioning of Clinic
d) If the 2nd time slot is not booked, using the wax bath and hydrocollator for self care - ANS
✔✔B) and D) - Catching up on your studying and using the wax bath and hydrocollator for self
care is *not* appropriate use of your time in student clinic
T or F: A student can practice on the public without supervision on school premises if consent is
received from the patient. - ANS ✔✔False
Name 3 things that you should not smell or use in student clinic?
,1. Perfume/cologne
2. Scented oils/lotions
3. Cigarette or other smoke
Why does Sutherland Chan have a no scent policy - ANS ✔✔To ensure the safety of many
patients, staff and students as they may have chemical sensitivities/allergies.
Choose the correct statements. If you miss an "orientation" for student clinic (with or without
notification) you...:
a) Will automatically fail the Student Clinic if no actions are taken.
b) Must negotiate a time with your instructor to obtain all the required information BEFORE the
second clinic.
c) May be required to compensate the instructor for their time. - ANS ✔✔B) and C)
If you miss a clinic due to illness of unforeseen circumstances, who are the people you must
contact (Please list in order) - ANS ✔✔1. Clinic Instructor - speak to them directly
2. Clinical Director
3. Assistant Director of Education
4. Student Services Coordinator
5. Reception Staff
How many student clinics can you miss without doing a makeup and still pass - ANS ✔✔Zero
List the 8 step intervention model - ANS ✔✔1. Stop the massage: re-drape, make eye contact,
stay safe
2. Describe the behaviour: state the obvious, use clear, straight, non-judgmental language,
respond to patient's verbal/non-verbal communication
, 3. Clarify the patient's intent or experience - "why are you doing that?, what's going on now?,
what are you experiencing?"
4. Clarify your intent - re-establish the therapeutic relationship, restate the treatment goals and
plan
5. Educate the patient - as needed, re: boundaries, massage therapy, potential psychological and
emotional responses to massage
6. Continue/discontinue treatment - decide whether to proceed, set conditions as needed.
7. Get supervision - call in the instructor or speak with instructor as needed.
8. Use your support system - after the massage refer to your support system as appropriate
How long do you wait for the patient before the appointment is deemed "missed" and you are
allowed to either go on rounds or do an exchange with another student - ANS ✔✔20 minutes
List 3 entries that must be included in your treatment documentation - ANS ✔✔1. The patient's
response to treatment
2. The date, time, and duration of treatment
3. A summary of the techniques used
What are the responsibilities of the linen monitor - ANS ✔✔1. Bringing the linen cart to the
designated clinic room
2. Re-counting the linens before students take the linens
3. Taking the linen cart with only *unused* linens to the linen room
Can you wear fingernail polish in Student Clinic or Practical Classes - ANS ✔✔No, even if the
polish is clear you cannot wear it as it is unsanitary.
How often must the Health History form be *completely* updated by your patient - ANS
✔✔Once a year only
with correct answers
Define "indication" - ANS ✔✔A condition that will benefit from a certain treatment approach,
technique or modality
Define "contraindication" - ANS ✔✔A condition that should *not* be treated with a specific
treatment approach, technique, or modality because of risk of harm
What does Informed Consent consist of (i.e. what are all the topics you need to cover) - ANS
✔✔- Positioning, pillowing and draping expectations
- Opportunity to ask questions
- Rationale for treatment or choice of approach (risks/benefits)
- Stop of modify the treatment: the patient should know it's okay to stop or modify a treatment
if the need arises
Which is/are the incorrect statement(s) about having spare time in student clinic:
a) Preparing a cubicle in case of being needed on short notice
b) Catch up on your studying
c) Assisting in the general functioning of Clinic
d) If the 2nd time slot is not booked, using the wax bath and hydrocollator for self care - ANS
✔✔B) and D) - Catching up on your studying and using the wax bath and hydrocollator for self
care is *not* appropriate use of your time in student clinic
T or F: A student can practice on the public without supervision on school premises if consent is
received from the patient. - ANS ✔✔False
Name 3 things that you should not smell or use in student clinic?
,1. Perfume/cologne
2. Scented oils/lotions
3. Cigarette or other smoke
Why does Sutherland Chan have a no scent policy - ANS ✔✔To ensure the safety of many
patients, staff and students as they may have chemical sensitivities/allergies.
Choose the correct statements. If you miss an "orientation" for student clinic (with or without
notification) you...:
a) Will automatically fail the Student Clinic if no actions are taken.
b) Must negotiate a time with your instructor to obtain all the required information BEFORE the
second clinic.
c) May be required to compensate the instructor for their time. - ANS ✔✔B) and C)
If you miss a clinic due to illness of unforeseen circumstances, who are the people you must
contact (Please list in order) - ANS ✔✔1. Clinic Instructor - speak to them directly
2. Clinical Director
3. Assistant Director of Education
4. Student Services Coordinator
5. Reception Staff
How many student clinics can you miss without doing a makeup and still pass - ANS ✔✔Zero
List the 8 step intervention model - ANS ✔✔1. Stop the massage: re-drape, make eye contact,
stay safe
2. Describe the behaviour: state the obvious, use clear, straight, non-judgmental language,
respond to patient's verbal/non-verbal communication
, 3. Clarify the patient's intent or experience - "why are you doing that?, what's going on now?,
what are you experiencing?"
4. Clarify your intent - re-establish the therapeutic relationship, restate the treatment goals and
plan
5. Educate the patient - as needed, re: boundaries, massage therapy, potential psychological and
emotional responses to massage
6. Continue/discontinue treatment - decide whether to proceed, set conditions as needed.
7. Get supervision - call in the instructor or speak with instructor as needed.
8. Use your support system - after the massage refer to your support system as appropriate
How long do you wait for the patient before the appointment is deemed "missed" and you are
allowed to either go on rounds or do an exchange with another student - ANS ✔✔20 minutes
List 3 entries that must be included in your treatment documentation - ANS ✔✔1. The patient's
response to treatment
2. The date, time, and duration of treatment
3. A summary of the techniques used
What are the responsibilities of the linen monitor - ANS ✔✔1. Bringing the linen cart to the
designated clinic room
2. Re-counting the linens before students take the linens
3. Taking the linen cart with only *unused* linens to the linen room
Can you wear fingernail polish in Student Clinic or Practical Classes - ANS ✔✔No, even if the
polish is clear you cannot wear it as it is unsanitary.
How often must the Health History form be *completely* updated by your patient - ANS
✔✔Once a year only
