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  1. What is the minimum grade most nursing boards require for each OET sub-test?

    Answer: Grade B (350)

    Most nursing regulators require at least a B in each sub-test.

  2. A patient reports they 'can't keep anything down.' What are they describing?

    Answer: Vomiting after eating or drinking

    The idiom means they vomit whatever they consume.

  3. In the OET Writing sub-test, how long do candidates have to complete the letter?

    Answer: 45 minutes including reading time

    The Writing sub-test lasts 45 minutes, including five minutes of reading time.

  4. Which is the best way to confirm a patient understands discharge instructions?

    Answer: Ask them to explain the plan back in their own words

    The teach-back method confirms genuine understanding of instructions.

  5. What does the abbreviation 'Hx' commonly mean in case notes?

    Answer: History

    'Hx' is shorthand for history, such as medical or family history.

  6. In OET Listening, how many parts make up the sub-test?

    Answer: Three (A, B and C)

    The Listening sub-test has three parts: A, B and C.

  7. When writing case-note data into a referral letter, what should a nurse do with abbreviations?

    Answer: Expand them into full words for clarity

    Abbreviations from case notes should generally be written out fully in the letter.

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