OET Reading: Workplace Text Comprehension 4

Question 1

A guideline reads: 'Patients scoring 3 or above on the early warning score require medical review.' A patient scores 2. What is indicated?

Accepted Answer

No mandatory medical review under this rule

Answer

Immediate medical review

Answer

Transfer to intensive care

Answer

Discharge of the patient

Question 2

A notice states: 'Parking permits are valid Monday to Friday only.' On which day is a permit invalid?

Accepted Answer

Saturday

Answer

Tuesday

Answer

Thursday

Answer

Monday

Question 3

An instruction reads: 'Complete sections A and B; section C is optional.' Which sections MUST be completed?

Accepted Answer

A and B

Answer

A, B and C

Answer

C only

Answer

Only A

Question 4

A circular says: 'Mandatory training must be renewed every two years.' A staff member last trained in June 2024. When is renewal due?

Accepted Answer

June 2026

Answer

June 2025

Answer

December 2024

Answer

June 2027

Question 5

A sign reads: 'This corridor is for staff and authorised visitors only.' Who may NOT use the corridor?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorised members of the public

Answer

On-duty staff

Answer

Authorised visitors

Answer

Staff escorting visitors

Question 6

A protocol states: 'If a sample is haemolysed, reject it and request a fresh specimen.' What should be done with a haemolysed sample?

Accepted Answer

Reject it and request a new one

Answer

Test it anyway

Answer

Store it for later

Answer

Dilute and retest it

Question 7

A memo notes: 'Overtime is paid only when pre-approved by a line manager.' An employee works extra hours without approval. What is the result?

Accepted Answer

The overtime is not eligible for payment

Answer

It is paid at double rate

Answer

It is automatically approved

Answer

It must be reported to police