OET Practice Test Nursing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an OET Listening Part A note-completion task, what should you write when the speaker spells out a patient's medication name?
- The exact spelling given, even if uncommon (Correct answer)
- A phonetically simplified version
- Only the first three letters
- A generic drug class instead
Correct answer: The exact spelling given, even if uncommon
Part A requires recording the precise information stated, including exact spellings.
Question 2: A patient says, 'I've been feeling a bit off colour lately.' What does this idiom mean?
- Generally unwell (Correct answer)
- Experiencing skin discolouration
- Feeling depressed only
- Having vision problems
Correct answer: Generally unwell
'Off colour' is a common idiom meaning slightly unwell.
Question 3: In OET Writing, what is the primary purpose of a referral letter for nurses?
- To transfer care with relevant clinical information (Correct answer)
- To request payment from insurers
- To advertise hospital services
- To document a complaint
Correct answer: To transfer care with relevant clinical information
A referral letter communicates necessary patient information to the receiving healthcare provider.
Question 4: When selecting case notes for an OET nursing letter, which information should be EXCLUDED?
- Details irrelevant to the receiving provider's role (Correct answer)
- The patient's current diagnosis
- Recent vital signs if relevant
- The reason for referral
Correct answer: Details irrelevant to the receiving provider's role
Only information relevant to the recipient and purpose should be included.
Question 5: In the OET Speaking role-play, who plays the role of the patient or carer?
- The interlocutor (Correct answer)
- Another candidate
- A real patient
- The assessor in the room
Correct answer: The interlocutor
The interlocutor takes the patient or carer role during the Speaking sub-test.
Question 6: Which reading skill does OET Reading Part B mainly assess?
- Identifying the main point or detail of short workplace texts (Correct answer)
- Note completion from a recording
- Writing a coherent summary
- Spelling medical terms
Correct answer: Identifying the main point or detail of short workplace texts
Part B tests understanding the gist or specific detail of short workplace extracts.
Question 7: What is the recommended approach when you don't understand a patient's statement during the Speaking sub-test?
- Politely ask them to clarify or repeat (Correct answer)
- Ignore it and continue
- Switch to medical jargon
- End the consultation early
Correct answer: Politely ask them to clarify or repeat
Asking for clarification demonstrates good clinical communication skills.
OET Practice Test Nursing 2
In an OET Listening Part A note-completion task, what should you write when the speaker spells out a patient's medication name?