Table 2.

Correct steps to perform in the acute abdominal pain station and the points awarded for each step

Step	Correct	Partial
Medical History
Pain (where, how, when, why)	1.0	0.5
Vegetative Symptoms (nausea, vomiting, fever, bowel movements)	1.0	0.5
Prior medical history (prior illnesses, prior operations)	1.0	0.5
Medications and allergies	1.0	0.5
Physical Examination
Correct positioning of the patient	0.8
Inspection (verbalizing the results)	0.8
Auscultation of the abdomen in all four quadrants	0.8
Percussion of the abdomen	0.8
Palpation of the abdomen (starting in a non-painful region)	0.4
Signs (depending on the scenario)	0.4
Diverticulitis: rebound tenderness
Cholecystitis: Murphy’s sign
Appendicitis: Blumberg’s sign
Diagnosis
Naming the correct diagnosis and further diagnostic steps	1.0	0.5
Communication
Communication with the patient (professional behavior, clear communication, showing empathy, hygiene)	1.0	0.5