New chest discomfort during a GP visit
RN OSCE practice station
Pain management · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform
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Assess the pain and immediate safety, arrange urgent help and record the response.
Joseph DlaminiThere is a heavy feeling in my chest.
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Joseph Dlamini develops central chest discomfort in the GP waiting area. You bring him to the treatment room. Assess the pain and immediate safety, arrange urgent help and record the response. No medicine order is supplied. The patient answers personal questions; the examiner supplies requested examination findings. Dr Taylor Singh is reachable by phone. RN Alex Morgan is available.
What this station tests
- New central pressure with associated autonomic symptoms needs urgent assessment.
- Normal oxygen saturation does not exclude acute coronary syndrome.
- Calling 000 and preparing emergency care must not wait for an ECG or analgesic response.
Sources for the clinical content
- ACSQHC: Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
- ACSQHC: Communicating for Safety Standard
- ACSQHC: Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard
An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.