OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 3

Question 1

A doctor says, "Your blood pressure is slightly elevated at 145 over 90, nothing alarming yet." What is the systolic reading?

Accepted Answer

145

Answer

The systolic figure is the first number, 145.

Question 2

A patient says, "I've been taking the medication for a fortnight now." How long has the patient been on the medication?

Accepted Answer

Two weeks

Answer

A fortnight means two weeks.

Question 3

A doctor advises, "Avoid strenuous exercise, but gentle walking is fine and even encouraged." Which activity is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Gentle walking

Answer

Gentle walking is described as fine and encouraged.

Question 4

A patient reports, "The rash appeared first on my arms, then spread to my chest." Where did the rash begin?

Accepted Answer

The arms

Answer

The rash 'appeared first' on the arms before spreading.

Question 5

A doctor says, "I'd rather not increase the dose just yet; let's give it another week." What does the doctor decide?

Accepted Answer

Keep the current dose for now

Answer

The doctor prefers to wait a week before changing anything, keeping the current dose.

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