You will listen to six one-minute excerpts (eg team briefings, handovers, or health professional-patient dialogues) and you will answer one multiple-choice question for each excerpt. You will listen to two different five minute extracts and you will answer six multiple choice questions for each extract.
NURSING
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Second role-play (assessed)
The Speaking sub-test is in three parts
PRACTICE TEST 1
LISTENING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER
SAMPLE
Occupational English Test Listening Test
Part A
Questions 1-12
Questions 13-24
Part B
You hear a trainee nurse asking a senior colleague about using anti-embolism stockings (AES) on a patient. You hear a veterinarian talking about her involvement in running the practice where she works.
Part C
Questions 31-36
In the patient's work at the gym, Chris's main concern was to ensure that A tried a wide range of fitness exercises. A to enable her to gain more speed before take off B to reduce the stress placed on her take off leg C to reinforce the break from her old mindset.
Questions 37-42
When talking about the use of narratives in medicine in the future, Dr Gibbens reveals.
SAMPLESAMPLE
READING SUB-TEST – TEXT BOOKLET: PART A
The use of feeding tubes in paediatrics: Texts Text A
Text B
Text C
Text D
DO NOT open this question paper or text booklet until told to do so. At the end of 15 minutes, hand out this question paper and the text.
READING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER: PART A
The use of feeding tubes in paediatrics: Questions
Answer each of the questions, 8-15, with a word or short phrase from one of the texts. 12 If initial aspiration of the feeding tube is unsuccessful, how long should you wait before trying again?
READING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER: PARTS B & C
- Asbestosis
- Questions 7-14
- Medication non-compliance
- Questions 15-22
This part of the test contains six short excerpts related to the work of health professionals. In the third paragraph, the author highlights the disagreement about the relative safety of the two types of asbestos fibers.
WRITING SUB-TEST – TEST BOOKLET
OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST
WRITING SUB-TEST: NURSING
TIME ALLOWED: READING TIME: 5 MINUTES WRITING TIME: 40 MINUTES
Prepare a letter to the community nurse emphasizing the need for an overall lifestyle plan and suggesting the involvement of the social worker service. Use the information in the case notes to write a discharge letter to Jane Rudik, the community nurse at Newtown Community Health Centre, informing her of the patient's condition and her medical and social needs.
WRITING SUB-TEST – ANSWER BOOKLET
SPEAKING SUB-TEST
Reassure the patient that the possibility of infection is very small (as care is taken to screen donors and test donated blood for possible infection). Explain that the cut looks deep to you, your child is in pain and you are very worried.
Listening sub-test
LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY
PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30
A locate the CPR board quickly enough
B there is sensory loss in her legs
C She values the greater understanding it gives her of her work
A the age of the subjects
PART C: QUESTIONS 31-36
A she was considering retirement from her sport
C some key muscles weren’t strong enough
B soon discovered what was causing the problem
C The treatment was succeeding without it
B focussed on applying the correct techniques
B to reduce the stress placed on her take-off leg
PART C: QUESTIONS 37-42
- A where it was originally published
- A gain insights into their mental health problems
- C a tendency to jump to conclusions
- A They provide an insight not gained from numbers alone
- C He is doubtful of their value when used independently
- B his commitment to making them more widely accepted
- You hear members of a hospital committee discussing problems in the X-ray department. Now read the question
- You hear a senior nurse giving feedback to a trainee after a training exercise. Now read the question
- You hear a trainee nurse asking his senior colleague about the use of anti- embolism socks for a patient. Now read the question
- You hear a vet talking about her involvement in the management of the practice where she works. Now read the question
- You hear a physiotherapist giving a presentation about a study she’s been involved in. Now read the question
At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers. The decision should be made fairly soon, as it is usually done between ... the tenth and twelfth weeks of pregnancy. I'm sure you are aware that this is a difficult condition to diagnose as many of the symptoms overlap with other conditions as well.
And of course it takes a second or two to lower the headboard because you have to have that part of the bed flat before you can slide the board.
Reading sub-test
READING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART A: QUESTIONS 1-20
READING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY
PART B: QUESTIONS 1-6
PART C: QUESTIONS 7-14
PART C: QUESTIONS 15-22
Ms. Bell has been in Newtown Community Hospital for the past three weeks. Mrs. Bell was admitted for stabilization of her non-insulin-dependent diabetes, for which she had been treated with oral anti-hyperglycemic agents (glibenclamide 5 mg daily; metformin 850 mg t.d.s.) for the past 15 years. She has also developed a small ulcer on her left leg, which has responded to antibiotic therapy (Augmentin Duo Forte) and daily saline dressings.
Ms Bell retired as a manager at the end of 2016 and has not found it easy to establish a new routine during her retirement.
SAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER OF DISCHARGE
I am confident that you will be able to help her establish an ongoing plan for a healthier and more productive lifestyle for her retirement.
PRACTICE TEST 2
At the end of the test you will have two minutes to check your answers. You will have time to read the questions before hearing each excerpt, and you will hear each excerpt ONLY ONCE. You will hear an interview with a neurosurgeon named Dr. Ian Marsh, who specializes in treating concussions in sports.
You will hear a presentation from a cardiologist named Dr. Pamela Skelton, speaking about a research trial called SPRINT, which examined the effects of setting lower blood pressure goals.
Tetanus: Texts Text A
Thorough cleaning of the wound is essential regardless of the patient's immunization history, and appropriate antibiotics should be prescribed.
READING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER: PART A
Tetanus: Questions
Does homeopathy ‘work’?
Given that homeopathic remedies are incredibly diluted by their very nature – and some might argue that they are diluted beyond any hope of efficacy – they are unlikely to cause any adverse effects, so where's the harm. This is particularly worrisome with homeopathic vaccines, he says, which threaten "herd immunity"—the immunity of a significant proportion of the population—which is critical in containing vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. I don't care how it works, even if it's all in the mind - I just know it works.'.
It is clear from the comments quoted in the sixth paragraph that Johanna Ashmore is.
Brain-controlled prosthetics
Because signals from specific parts of the body go to specific parts of the brain, scientists should be able to create sensations of touch or proprioception in the limb by directly activating the neurons that normally receive those signals. For example, an effort to create sensation in one finger may produce sensation in other parts of the hand, he says. In the last paragraph, the writer uses the phrase 'far from' to emphasize how much more he has to achieve.
You must write your answer for the writing subtest in the Writing Answer Book.
Notes
You must write your answer for the writing subtest in this answer booklet with a pen or pencil. By signing, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (except for taking the test) or assist any other person in disclosing or using any content of the OET test or subtests. By signing, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (except for taking the test) or assist any other person in disclosing or using any content of the OET test or subtests.
Find out what the patient thinks are the reasons why he/she is being kept in the hospital.
LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART A: QUESTIONS 1-12
PART A: QUESTIONS 13-24
LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30
- You hear a radiographer talking to a patient about her MRI scan. Now read the question
- You hear two nurses discussing an article in a nursing jour- nal. Now read the question
- You hear two hospital managers talking about a time man- agement course for staff. Now read the question
- You hear an optometrist reporting on some research he’s been doing. Now read the question
- You hear a consultant talking to a trainee about a patient’s eye condition
I have some notes here on his referral letter, but it would be helpful if you could tell me in your own words what kind of problems you encountered. I see you've already had some blood tests, but I'll have to do one or two more. You had a urine test to look at your blood sugar levels, so I probably don't need to repeat that.
Wilcox, you tell me you've had high blood pressure, so you're taking some medication for that.
WRITING SUB-TEST: NURSING SAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER
Mrs. Margaret Martin will be discharged from our hospital tomorrow, following the successful performance of an angioplasty today. Mrs. Martin is 81 years old and has a proven personal and family history of heart disease. Ms. Martin may need support in implementing a routine to maintain her remaining function and independence.
Although several family members live near her, their support is patchy and Mrs. Martin may be at risk of social isolation.
PRACTICE TEST 3
You hear an eye specialist talking to a patient, Jasmine Burton, who recently had eye surgery. You can hear the geriatrician Dr. Clare Cox giving a presentation on end of life care for people with dementia. For dr. Cox's first dementia research results reveal palliative care A worked more effectively than people thought.
You hear a hospital doctor named Dr Keith Gardiner giving a presentation about some research he has done on the topic of staff-patient communication.
Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF): Texts Text A
Baseline and repeated monitoring of albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, blood urea nitrogen, and triglycerides should be performed to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate nutrition. With VAC, the size of the patient's wound decreased and VAC was thought to help local control of infection and improvement of granulation tissue. Assist in organizing the patient's follow-up care, including home health care and wound care instructions, social services to promote adjustment to lifestyle changes and financial difficulties, and physical therapy sessions to help restore strength and promote a return to optimal physical health.
The life-threatening nature of NF, the scarring caused by the disease and in some cases the need for limb amputation can change the patient's attitude and outlook. So make sure you take a holistic approach when dealing with the patient and their family.
Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF): Questions
Induction or Stimulation of Labour
Intravenous infusion (drip method) is the only acceptable method of administration for the induction or stimulation of labor. An infusion pump or other such device and regular monitoring of strength of contractions and fetal heart rate are necessary for the safe administration of Oxytocin for the induction or stimulation of labor. If uterine contractions become too vigorous, the infusion can be stopped suddenly, and oxytotic stimulation of the uterine muscle will soon diminish.
This part of the test contains two texts on different aspects of nursing.
Phobia pills
In the first paragraph, the writer says that conventional treatment of phobias can be problematic because In the second paragraph, the writer uses the term 'dark side' to reinforce the idea of it. In the second section, extinction learning is explained as a process where A makes use of an innate function in the brain.
In the final section, we learn that Kindt's studies of anxiety disorders focused on how.
Challenging medical thinking on placebos
I am one of two researchers in the country talking about placebos, and I have been invited to teach at only one university,” says Finniss. Softer sciences, like psychology, are marginalized because they are the hard things related to what it means to be a doctor.' The result, Blease says, is a large, placebo-shaped hole in the medical curriculum. A football training aroused the interest of Dr. Finniss for the placebo effect, because he saw with his own eyes how it could work in practice.
Use the information in the case notes to write a referral letter to Mrs. Roberts, a home care nurse, informing her of the patient's condition and requesting appropriate care.
WRITING SUB-TEST – ANSWER BOOKLET
- You hear part of a hospital management meeting where a concern is being discussed. Now read the question
- You hear a GP and his practice nurse discussing a vaccination programme
- You hear two hospital nurses discussing the assessment of a patient on their ward. Now read the question
- You hear the beginning of a training session for dental students. Now read the question
- You hear two nurses discussing the treatment of a patient with a kidney infection. Now read the question
And I have this cough - it's there all the time and it feels dry - I mean, I'm not coughing up mucus or blood or anything like that. And I lost quite a bit of weight too - I mean, I didn't notice at first because it was very gradual. I'm a hotel receptionist and luckily I've never had a problem reading computer screens or anything.
We created the crown impression of tooth number 30, we also took care of an inlay preparation.
