OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A patient says, "The pain started about three days ago, but it's only become unbearable since last night." When did the pain become severe?
- Three days ago
- Last night (Correct answer)
- This morning
- A week ago
Correct answer: Last night
The patient specifies the pain became unbearable 'since last night,' marking the onset of severity.
Question 2: A doctor advises, "Take one tablet twice daily with food, but skip the evening dose if you feel nauseous." How many tablets are taken on a nausea-free day?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Twice daily means two tablets when no dose is skipped.
Question 3: A patient reports, "I've cut down to about five cigarettes a day, down from a pack." What is the patient describing?
- Increased smoking
- A reduction in smoking (Correct answer)
- Complete cessation
- No change in smoking
Correct answer: A reduction in smoking
'Cut down' from a pack to five indicates a reduction in smoking.
Question 4: A nurse notes, "The swelling has gone down, though the bruising is still quite prominent." What remains a problem?
- The swelling
- The bruising (Correct answer)
- Both equally
- Neither
Correct answer: The bruising
Swelling has reduced, but bruising is 'still quite prominent.'
Question 5: A patient says, "I'm allergic to penicillin, and I think shellfish bothers me too, but I'm not certain." Which allergy is the patient sure about?
- Shellfish
- Penicillin (Correct answer)
- Both
- Neither
Correct answer: Penicillin
The patient is certain about penicillin but unsure about shellfish.
Question 6: A doctor says, "We'll start with blood tests, and depending on those results, possibly an ultrasound later." What is the immediate next step?
- Blood tests (Correct answer)
- An ultrasound
- Surgery
- A referral
Correct answer: Blood tests
Blood tests come first; the ultrasound is conditional and later.
Question 7: A patient explains, "The headaches are worse in the mornings and ease off by afternoon." When are the headaches least severe?
- Morning
- Afternoon (Correct answer)
- Evening
- Night
Correct answer: Afternoon
They 'ease off by afternoon,' meaning they are least severe then.
OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 2
A patient says, "The pain started about three days ago, but it's only become unbearable since last night." When did the pain become severe?