CELBAN Listening 3

Question 1

A physiotherapist says during an interdisciplinary meeting: 'Mrs. Lam is weight-bearing as tolerated on the right hip — she managed eight metres with the walker this morning but fatigues quickly and needs stand-by assist for safety.' What does this report tell the nursing team?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Lam can walk short distances with a walker but tires easily and still requires a nurse nearby for safety

Answer

The physiotherapist reports the patient walked 8 metres with a walker (weight-bearing as tolerated) but fatigues quickly and needs stand-by assistance, meaning nursing supervision is still required.

Question 2

A nurse listens to a patient education audio clip: 'Take your lisinopril every morning with or without food, but avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.' What is a key dietary restriction mentioned?

Accepted Answer

The patient should avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes without physician approval

Answer

Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) can raise potassium levels, so the instruction warns against potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes without approval.

Question 3

During a nursing handover the outgoing nurse says: 'He's a full code, but the family meeting this afternoon may change that — family has expressed concerns about quality of life.' What should the incoming nurse prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Being aware that current status is full resuscitation but code status may be revised after the afternoon family meeting

Answer

The handover conveys that the patient is currently full code but that a family meeting may lead to a code status change, so the incoming nurse must remain updated.

Question 4

A CELBAN listening passage features a dietitian saying: 'Given his stage 3 CKD, I've recommended restricting phosphorus, potassium, and sodium in his diet — he should avoid processed foods, dairy, and bananas.' Which condition drives these restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, which limits the kidneys' ability to excrete electrolytes

Answer

Stage 3 CKD impairs electrolyte excretion, necessitating restrictions on phosphorus, potassium, and sodium to prevent dangerous accumulation.

Question 5

A patient's family member tells the nurse over the phone: 'She mentioned her chest feels tight and she's sweating a lot — she said it started about an hour ago. She didn't want me to call but I was worried.' What is the most clinically significant information in this message?

Accepted Answer

The patient has had chest tightness and diaphoresis for approximately one hour, which could indicate a cardiac event

Answer

Chest tightness and diaphoresis lasting an hour are classic warning signs of acute myocardial infarction and require immediate clinical assessment.

(CELBAN) Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses Practice Test

(CELBAN) Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses Practice Test

CELBAN Listening 3