MEDI3017: Physical Examination OSCE: Neurology – Upper Limbs (Part 1)

Student Name: Student Number:

Score
Assessment Criteria Tick Response
Comments
1. Washes hands at beginning S MP NS

2. Introduces themselves and explains what

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they will do

3. Carries out general inspection for

asymmetry, posture, muscle wasting, S MP NS
abnormal movements, skin signs

4. Inspects upper limbs with adequate

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exposure

5. Tests for arm drift S MP NS

6. Assesses tone in muscle groups S MP NS

7. Assesses muscle power of upper arm

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muscle groups.

8. Assesses muscle power of forearm and

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small muscles of the hand

9. Tests for supinator, biceps and triceps

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reflexes

10. Tests co-ordination with finger nose

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testing and dysdiadochokinesia

11. Describes (as required) assessment of

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temperature in upper limbs

12. Assesses sensation to light touch and

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pinprick across dermatomes

13. Tests vibration sensation S MP NS

14. Tests joint position sense S MP NS

15. Examines and compares both upper

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limbs

16. Performs organised and efficient

examination of the system within the S MP NS
nominated timeframe

17. Performs examination safely, and

without causing undue pain, distress or S MP NS
embarrassment

18. Presents findings systematically S MP NS

19 Gives plausible hypothesis consistent

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with findings on examination

20. Washes hands at end S MP NS

MEDI3017: OSCE Rating Sheet – Neurology – Upper Limb - 2017

MEDI3017: Physical Examination OSCE: Neurology – Upper Limbs
(Part 1 Cont.)

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MEDI3017: OSCE Rating Sheet – Neurology – Upper Limb - 2017