Focused breathing assessment in a school-aged child
RN OSCE practice station
Focused assessment · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform
A written station. Free to try, no sign-up.
The task
Ella Morgan is brought to a GP treatment room with wheeze after exercise. Her aunt is present with parental permission. Perform a focused respiratory assessment, communicate your concern and complete the child record. Ella is represented by a manikin; speak to her directly. Dr Taylor Singh is reachable by phone. Her aunt Ruth Morgan is with her.
What this station tests
- Assess effort and air entry as well as oxygen saturation in childhood wheeze.
- Speak directly to a school-aged child and use caregivers to supplement the history.
- Document the response to actual treatment before discussing discharge.
Sources for the clinical content
- ACSQHC: Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
- ACSQHC: Comprehensive Care Standard
- National Asthma Council: My Asthma Guide (first aid)
An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.