OSCE Overview

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Master the OSCE: Essentials for Nursing Success

Welcome to the OSCE Overview Quiz! Test your knowledge and understanding of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) that is vital for nursing and midwifery professionals. This quiz is designed to help you prepare for your OSCE and ensure you are aware of the key competencies required in clinical settings.

In this quiz, you'll cover:

  • What OSCE stands for
  • The number of attempts allowed
  • Essential skills tested
  • Important checks in medication administration
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by LearningNurse21
What does OSCE stand for?
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Objective Standard Clinical Examination
Objective Standard Competence Examination
Objective Structured Competence Evaluation
How many attempts are allowed in OSCE
3
Unlimited
1
2
Which statement is true about OSCE?
Your NMC application will close if you do not pass your OSCE
OSCE is set at a level expected of nurses and midwives as they enter the profession (newly registered).
Advanced nursing skills is required for all OSCE stations
Select all that apply (SATA): Please select the skills that will be tested in OSCE
Catheter insertion
Vital signs
Intravenous Drug Adminstration
IM/SC injections
Safe disposal of sharps
Oral medications administration
Venepucture
Wound care
Pressure risk assessment
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Bed making
Head to foot physical assessment
Drug calculation
Hand Hygiene
SATA: In most OSCE skills, you will be told by your assessor that ID and Allergy check were already done. Which of the following skills require you to demonstrate these important checks?
Wound care (ANTT)
Implementation (Oral drug rounds)
BLS
Assessment
IM/SC injection
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Administration of Inhaled Medication
VIP scoring and Cannula Flushing
NGT insertion
TRUE or FALSE: All skills involving medication administration require a one-off ID and Allergy check.
False
True
What are the first three important steps in all OSCE skills?
Self-introduction, Hand Hygiene, Pain score
Hand Hygiene, ID check, Position the patient
Scene safety, Privacy and Dignity, Hand Hygiene
Scene Safety, Self-introduction, Health teaching
All are 6 C's of Nursing except?
Select all statements that are TRUE
All APIE stations are performed 15 minutes each
Patients are to be called by their last name only to maintain professionalism
When introducing yourself, it is important to state both your Name and Role
Patients are expected to agree with all proposed plan of care
Always involve patients in decision-making
Which of the following should make one think Sepsis?
A NEWS2 score of 3 in a single parameter
A NEWS2 score of 1
A NEWS2 score of 5 or more
A NEWS2 score of 0
When checking for Blood pressure, which is NOT one of the important things that we need to ensure?
Patient has rested for at least 20 minutes prior
Legs are uncrossed
Selected arm has a cannula/fistula
No previous surgery, oedema or signs of infection on the selected arm
BP cuff is placed 2-3cm above the antecubital fossa
Warn the patient prior to inflating the cuff
SATA: Select all that is NOT true about measuring Oxygen Saturation
CRT must be checked prior to attaching the probe
When checking for CRT, press the nail bed for 5 seconds
There must be a score for both Scale 1 and Scale 2 when recording a patient's Oxygen level
Normal CRT is <2 seconds
Which of the following statements are INCORRECT?
When checking for RR, count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
When checking for PR, it is important to note the rhythm and force too
Tympanic probe should be discarded at the back of the Dinamap after use
PR and RR must be done in 1 full minute each
What is the most important task in the Assessment station?
Vital signs measurement only
Vital signs measurement and documentation
Vital signs measurement and documentation; ADL interview
ADL interview, pain management
How long should you wait for your OSCE results?
3 working days
1 day
3 days
Maximum 5 working days
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