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What is the typical number of assessment techniques that may be indicated on the station exam?
What is the typical number of assessment techniques that may be indicated on the station exam?
- 3-5
- 10-12
- 6-9 (correct)
- 12-15
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing an assessment?
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing an assessment?
- State which test is being performed (correct)
- Ensure the test is performed bilaterally
- Explain the purpose of the test to the patient
- Instruct the patient on the expected movements
What should the candidate state to the patient before performing the assessment?
What should the candidate state to the patient before performing the assessment?
- The purpose of the test
- The general procedure of the test
- The position the patient is expected to be in
- All of the above (correct)
If the exam requires a bilateral assessment, what should the candidate state to the evaluators?
If the exam requires a bilateral assessment, what should the candidate state to the evaluators?
What is the order in which the assessments must be performed during the exam?
What is the order in which the assessments must be performed during the exam?
What is the basic formula the candidate should follow for each assessment?
What is the basic formula the candidate should follow for each assessment?
What is the primary purpose of eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
What is the primary purpose of eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in performing an assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in performing an assessment?
What should the candidate do if the assessment technique does not rely on patient feedback?
What should the candidate do if the assessment technique does not rely on patient feedback?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in describing the findings of an assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in describing the findings of an assessment?
What should the candidate do before performing the assessment?
What should the candidate do before performing the assessment?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the test?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the test?
During the 'Procedure' phase, what should be the candidate's main focus while assisting the patient?
During the 'Procedure' phase, what should be the candidate's main focus while assisting the patient?
In the 'Findings' phase, what is the primary purpose of assigning a grade to the test finding?
In the 'Findings' phase, what is the primary purpose of assigning a grade to the test finding?
What should the candidate do regarding eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
What should the candidate do regarding eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
When assessing bilaterally, what should be clearly stated to the evaluators?
When assessing bilaterally, what should be clearly stated to the evaluators?
In which phase of the assessment process should the candidate describe what was felt or visualized during the test?
In which phase of the assessment process should the candidate describe what was felt or visualized during the test?
What is a crucial step for the candidate to follow for each test during the station exam?
What is a crucial step for the candidate to follow for each test during the station exam?
Why is it important for the candidate to state the purpose of the test to the patient?
Why is it important for the candidate to state the purpose of the test to the patient?
During the 'Instructions' phase, what should be stated to the patient?
During the 'Instructions' phase, what should be stated to the patient?
Which aspect should NOT be included when providing instructions to the patient?
Which aspect should NOT be included when providing instructions to the patient?
What is essential for the evaluators to know if the candidate is performing a test unilaterally during the exam?
What is essential for the evaluators to know if the candidate is performing a test unilaterally during the exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
What is the primary purpose of performing a palpation assessment according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of performing a palpation assessment according to the text?
What should the candidate do before performing the palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do before performing the palpation assessment?
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing the palpation assessment?
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing the palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do during the 'Instructions' phase of the palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do during the 'Instructions' phase of the palpation assessment?
What is the primary purpose of eliciting patient feedback during the palpation assessment?
What is the primary purpose of eliciting patient feedback during the palpation assessment?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the palpation test?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the palpation test?
What is a crucial step for the candidate to follow before performing the assessment?
What is a crucial step for the candidate to follow before performing the assessment?
What is the primary focus during the 'Procedure' phase when assisting the patient?
What is the primary focus during the 'Procedure' phase when assisting the patient?
What should the candidate do regarding eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
What should the candidate do regarding eliciting patient feedback during an assessment?
In which phase should the candidate describe what was felt or visualized during the test?
In which phase should the candidate describe what was felt or visualized during the test?
What should be clearly stated to the evaluators when assessing bilaterally?
What should be clearly stated to the evaluators when assessing bilaterally?
What is considered a common step in providing instructions to the patient?
What is considered a common step in providing instructions to the patient?
What is the primary purpose of the trail method used in palpating the anatomical structure?
What is the primary purpose of the trail method used in palpating the anatomical structure?
What should the candidate do when they have made contact with the correct anatomical structure during the palpation?
What should the candidate do when they have made contact with the correct anatomical structure during the palpation?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Check In' step of the palpation assessment?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Check In' step of the palpation assessment?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Contact the Correct Structure' step of the palpation assessment?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Contact the Correct Structure' step of the palpation assessment?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Additional Step when Palpating a Muscle' of the palpation assessment?
What is the candidate expected to do during the 'Additional Step when Palpating a Muscle' of the palpation assessment?
What is the starting landmark the candidate should use when palpating the biceps brachii muscle?
What is the starting landmark the candidate should use when palpating the biceps brachii muscle?
What action should the candidate ask the patient to do during muscle palpation?
What action should the candidate ask the patient to do during muscle palpation?
What should the candidate focus on while palpating towards the insertion of a muscle?
What should the candidate focus on while palpating towards the insertion of a muscle?
During the 4 'T's of palpation, what should the candidate enquire about first?
During the 4 'T's of palpation, what should the candidate enquire about first?
Why is it important for the candidate to state that they would palpate bilaterally if relevant?
Why is it important for the candidate to state that they would palpate bilaterally if relevant?
What does enquiring about pressure/tenderness during palpation indicate?
What does enquiring about pressure/tenderness during palpation indicate?
Why should the candidate outline the structure while still checking in with the patient for tenderness during palpation?
Why should the candidate outline the structure while still checking in with the patient for tenderness during palpation?
What is the basic formula the candidate should follow for each assessment during the station exam?
What is the basic formula the candidate should follow for each assessment during the station exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
What should the candidate do before performing the palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do before performing the palpation assessment?
During the 'Procedure' phase of the assessment, what should be the candidate's main focus while assisting the patient?
During the 'Procedure' phase of the assessment, what should be the candidate's main focus while assisting the patient?
Why is it important for the candidate to state the purpose of the test to the patient?
Why is it important for the candidate to state the purpose of the test to the patient?
What should the candidate address when providing the clinical impression from a palpation assessment?
What should the candidate address when providing the clinical impression from a palpation assessment?
How should the candidate state their findings for Tone, Texture, and Temperature during the palpation assessment?
How should the candidate state their findings for Tone, Texture, and Temperature during the palpation assessment?
When should the candidate address the four 'T's during the palpation assessment?
When should the candidate address the four 'T's during the palpation assessment?
How should the candidate address Tenderness during the palpation assessment?
How should the candidate address Tenderness during the palpation assessment?
In which order should the candidate address the four 'T's during the palpation assessment?
In which order should the candidate address the four 'T's during the palpation assessment?
What is the main purpose of performing an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
What is the main purpose of performing an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
During the palpation assessment, where does the candidate typically place their hands before moving towards the AC joint?
During the palpation assessment, where does the candidate typically place their hands before moving towards the AC joint?
What is the recommended positioning for the patient during an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
What is the recommended positioning for the patient during an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do after palpating over the AC joint of the patient?
What should the candidate do after palpating over the AC joint of the patient?
What is a crucial step before beginning a palpation assessment of the acromioclavicular joint?
What is a crucial step before beginning a palpation assessment of the acromioclavicular joint?
What should the candidate confirm with the patient before beginning a palpation assessment?
What should the candidate confirm with the patient before beginning a palpation assessment?
What should the candidate do during the 'Instructions' phase of an assessment?
What should the candidate do during the 'Instructions' phase of an assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when performing an assessment during the station exam?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step when performing an assessment during the station exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
Why is it recommended that tests do not have to be performed in the order listed on the exam?
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing an assessment?
What is the crucial step the candidate should take before performing an assessment?
If the exam requires a bilateral assessment, what should the candidate state to the evaluators?
If the exam requires a bilateral assessment, what should the candidate state to the evaluators?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the test?
What is a key step in the 'Purpose' phase before performing the test?
What is the primary purpose of performing a palpation assessment during the 'Check In' step?
What is the primary purpose of performing a palpation assessment during the 'Check In' step?
Where does the candidate typically place their hands before moving towards the AC joint during the palpation assessment?
Where does the candidate typically place their hands before moving towards the AC joint during the palpation assessment?
What is a common step for the candidate to follow before performing an assessment?
What is a common step for the candidate to follow before performing an assessment?
What should the candidate state to the patient during the 'Procedure' phase of the assessment?
What should the candidate state to the patient during the 'Procedure' phase of the assessment?
What aspect should NOT be included when providing instructions to the patient for an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
What aspect should NOT be included when providing instructions to the patient for an acromioclavicular joint palpation assessment?
Why is it crucial for the candidate to indicate on themselves where they will be palpating?
Why is it crucial for the candidate to indicate on themselves where they will be palpating?
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Study Notes
General Protocol for Assessment Techniques
- 6-9 assessment techniques may be indicated on the station exam, which may vary by province
- Each assessment technique follows the same basic formula:
- Name: State which test is being performed
- Purpose: State the purpose of the test to the patient
- Instructions: State the general procedure of the test to the patient
- Procedure: Perform the correct actions of the test in the correct order
- Findings: Describe the findings of the test based on the assessment technique
Palpation Assessment Technique
- Palpation is a valuable assessment tool for Massage Therapists
- The candidate must demonstrate their ability to perform a quality palpation assessment on the correct anatomical structure
- Steps for palpation assessment:
- Name the test: State which test is being performed and identify the anatomical structure being palpated
- Purpose of the test: Identify the purpose of performing the palpation assessment
- Patient instructions: Inform the patient of the position they need to be in, what to expect, and where the candidate will be placing their hands
- Palpating the anatomical structure:
- Step 1: Position the patient
- Step 2: Identify the starting landmark and direction of movement
- Step 3: Check in with the patient about discomfort, pain, or pressure
- Step 4: Contact the correct structure and confirm with the patient
- Step 5: Additional step for palpating a muscle (ask the patient to contract the muscle)
- Step 6: Outline the structure while checking in with the patient for tenderness
- Step 7: Check in about pressure/tenderness during the palpation (one of the 4 "T"s of palpation)
4 "T"s of Palpation
- Tenderness: Enquire about pain or tenderness in the area
- Tone: State exactly what was felt during palpation
- Texture: State exactly what was felt during palpation
- Temperature: State exactly what was felt during palpation
Example of Acromioclavicular Joint Palpation
- Introduce the test: "I am going to be performing a palpation assessment of the acromioclavicular joint"
- Purpose of the test: "The purpose of performing a palpation assessment is to identify any palpable abnormality within the structure including tenderness on touch"
- Positioning: "I will have you lay down on your back, and I will place a pillow under your knees for comfort"
- Instructions: "I will then place my hands along your collarbone, then move outward towards your AC joint, which is here"
- Check-in: "Do you have any questions about this test before I begin? Is it okay if I proceed with this test?"
- Procedure: "I am going to be placing my hands on the sternoclavicular joint and moving laterally along the clavicle. Is my pressure okay? Any pain or discomfort?"
- Locating the structure: "I am now over the AC joint. Are you experiencing any pain or tenderness as I palpate this area?"
- Palpating the structure: "The patient has indicated that they are not (or are) experiencing tenderness over the joint as I palpate it"
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