Examination

Question 1

You are a fourth year medical student and have been asked to a examine a lesion

The examiner wants to see a systematic well structured examination

Summarise in 4 steps what you would look at
(Hint:)

Answer 1

1) Inspection
2) Description
3) Palpation
4) Systemic Check

Question 2

You are a fourth year medical student and have been asked to a examine a lesion

The examiner wants to see a systematic well structured examination

you are describing the lesion what do you need to comment on?

(hint: use the mnemonic ABCDE)

Answer 2

ABCDE

Asymmetry

Border

Colour

Diameter (is it more than 6mm)

Evolution

Question 3

You are a fourth year medical student and have been asked to a examine a very dark lesion

you are describing the lesion what do you need to comment on?

The examiner wants to see a systematic well structured examination

Answer 3

SCAM

Site, Size, Shape, Scratches

Colour

Asymmetry

Morphology, Margin

Question 4

You are a fourth year medical student and have finished describing the primary lesion what other parts of the body must you inspect?

The examiner wants to see a systematic well structured examination

Answer 4

Scalp
Elbows
Nails
Hands

Question 5

You are a fourth year medical student and you have been asked to examine the patients skin lesion. You have gained consent. What should you ask the patient to do next?

Answer 5

Strip down to underwear