Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination Quiz

Focused SBA-style practice, followed by the answer and explanation for every question.

Focused SBA-style practice, followed by the answer and explanation for every question.

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1
When examining the abdomen as part of a lymphoreticular assessment, why is the patient asked to lie flat with their arms by their sides before you inspect and palpate?
2
A 46-year-old woman has found a firm lump in her right breast. Supporting her right arm with one hand, you palpate the armpit with the other and feel a firm, non-tender, mobile node behind the front fold of the armpit. Which option correctly names this group of nodes and explains why the finding matters?
3
A 61-year-old woman has unintentional weight loss and feels full quickly after eating. Palpating her neck from behind with it slightly flexed, you feel a hard, craggy, non-tender node in the hollow just above her left collarbone. Which interpretation best links this finding to the likely cause?

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