OSPP EXAM REVIEW Y1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
Osteopathy (WHO) definition - ANSWERSOsteopathy relies on manual contact for diagnosis and treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind, and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of t...
Osteopathy (WHO) definition - ANSWERSOsteopathy relies on manual contact for diagnosis and
treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind, and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on
the structural and functional integrity of the body and the body's intrinsic tendency for self healing.
What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy? - ANSWERSFacilitating normal self regulating/ self healing
mechanisms in person ( or animal), by addressing areas of tissue strain/dysfunction/ restrictions, or
stress that may impede neural, vascular and biomechanical mechanisms
What is Osteopathic Treatment? - ANSWERSA therapy provided by a graduated member of an accredited
Osteopathic school and member of an Osteopathic Association that constitutes a full understanding of
Osteo principles; anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and their relationship to each other. It is a full
understanding of the manipulation principles, then applied to the anatomical structure of an individual,
guided by the ability of the practitioner to think through a reasonable approach, application and dosage,
with the understanding that the body is self healing and self regulating.
Practice (definition) - ANSWERSapplying techniques, principles and skill acquired during the academic
semester for development of the osteopathic student, to render osteopathic treatment at the
culmination of their four years of study.
Diagnosis (Cambridge dictionary) - ANSWERS- a judgement about what a particular illness or problem is,
made after examining it.
Assessment (Oxford dictionary) - ANSWERSthe evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability
of someone or something.
Structural Assessment - ANSWERSthe act of making a judgement of asymmetry within the biomechanics
and biological tissues of the human or animal body, often used for therapeutic interventions.
,personal Boundaries - ANSWERS(there is 8 - we learn the 9th in later years) the physical, mental and
emotional limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used or violated by others.
Perseverance of integrity, responsibility for who you are and taking control of one's life.
Red Flags - ANSWERSa red flag used as a warning or danger sign. In our use of the term, it indicates
further investigation is needed and it could be an indication of an absolute contraindication or a do not
treat and refer out immediately situation.
professional internet presence - ANSWERSany existence of an individual or business that can be found
via an online search. An example of an individual who is not active on the internet but has an online
presence is one who is a member of an association that has a member directory listing online.
Active listening - ANSWERSFully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively "hearing"
the message of the speaker.
Respect definition - ANSWERSA feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their
abilities, qualities or achievements. This is due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of
others.
5 ways to Convey Respect - ANSWERS1. Non-discrimination
2. Not displaying certain behaviours
3. Not to criticize staff or other students
4. Not publishing derogatory comments towards staff, students, or CAO itself
5. The way you dress and hygiene
what 3 examples of "Not displaying certain behaviours" is included in conveying respect - ANSWERS1)
Not being confrontational
2) Not being argumentative
3) Not being aggressive
5 key points that convey respect concerning how you dress and hygiene - ANSWERS1) we want to gain
respect from the patient
2) we need to dress accordingly to make the patient comfortable
, 3) need to de-sexualize the treatment as much as possible
4) be clean, make sure your breath doesn't smell, wear deodorant
5) Need to have a clean & safe environment to treat a patient
Verbal active listening cues (5) - ANSWERS1) Remembering - where we know the key points that the
speaker is trying to convey ( Pt. name, review file)
2) Questioning - ask relevant questions to the topic being asked by the patient
3) Reflection - reflect back to the patient with the same type of language so you have comprehended
what they have said
4) Clarification - ask questions to clarify what the patient is trying to convey
5) summarization - say back or repeat back in your own words what the patient is saying
Non-verbal active listening cues (5) - ANSWERS1) eye contact
2) smiling
3) posture
4) mirroring
5) distraction - do NOT do this
Do we use the word diagnosis in Osteopathic treatment? - ANSWERSDiagnosing is a protective act - we
as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners cannot diagnose - we can make a STRUCTURAL DIAGNOSIS -
terminology we should use is "STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT"
Difference between Normal and Abnormal - ANSWERSNormal: conforming to a standard; usual, typical,
or expected
Abnormal: deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
8 Personal Boundaries - ANSWERS1) physical
2) mental
3) emotional
4) material
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