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You hear two nurses discussing a handover. Now, read the question and choose one of the options. Remember, this is an English Melon O.E.T listening training task.
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Question of
How often is the patient’s temperature checked after the administration of medication?
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Hourly
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2 hourly
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3 hourly
Correct Wrong
"I administered 500 mg of paracetamol around 3:30 PM and have been monitoring his temperature hourly."
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Question of
In how much time did the temperature subside to 37.8 degree Celsius?
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1 hour
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1 and a half hour
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2 hours
Correct Wrong
Patient in Room 202 has been running a fever since 3 PM, peaking at 38.5. I noticed the fever when I was checking the vitals. "Yes, it’s reduced slightly to 37.8°C by 5 PM."
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Question of
Based on what is a possible infection suspected?
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Blood cultures
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Initial blood test
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Blood culture results
Correct Wrong
Blood cultures are still pending. However, the initial complete blood count shows an elevated white blood cell count, indicating a possible infection.
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Question of
At present, the patient has:
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Worsening cough.
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Breathlessness and cough.
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Exacerbation of breathlessness.
Correct Wrong
He says the cough is persistent but hasn’t gotten worse, and he’s not feeling more breathless.
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