OSCE OSCE Physical Examination Techniques

Question 1

In an OSCE physical exam station, what is the correct sequence for abdominal examination?

Accepted Answer

Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation

Answer

Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

Answer

Palpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion

Answer

Auscultation, percussion, palpation, inspection

Question 2

During an OSCE respiratory exam, where should you place your stethoscope to best auscultate the right middle lobe?

Accepted Answer

Right lateral chest at the level of the nipple anteriorly

Answer

Right upper posterior chest

Answer

Left lower anterior chest

Answer

Left lateral chest below the axilla

Question 3

An OSCE candidate performs the Romberg test. What does a positive result indicate?

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptive or vestibular dysfunction

Answer

Cerebellar dysfunction only

Answer

Upper motor neuron lesion

Answer

Lower motor neuron lesion

Question 4

In an OSCE cardiovascular exam station, which area of the chest is the best location to auscultate the aortic valve?

Accepted Answer

Right second intercostal space at the sternal border

Answer

Left fifth intercostal space midclavicular line

Answer

Left second intercostal space at the sternal border

Answer

Left lower sternal border

Question 5

During an OSCE neurological exam, you test the patellar reflex and find it hyperreflexic. This finding most likely indicates which type of lesion?

Accepted Answer

Upper motor neuron lesion

Answer

Lower motor neuron lesion

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy

Answer

Neuromuscular junction disorder

Question 6

In an OSCE physical exam station, a positive Kernig's sign is demonstrated by which finding?

Accepted Answer

Inability to extend the knee when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees

Answer

Flexion of the hips when the neck is flexed

Answer

Pain on straight leg raise below 60 degrees

Answer

Wrist drop with radial nerve compression