OET Reading: Workplace Text Comprehension 5

Question 1

A policy reads: 'Consent forms must be signed by the patient and a witness before any procedure.' A form has only the patient's signature. Can the procedure proceed?

Accepted Answer

No, a witness signature is also required

Answer

The policy requires both signatures, so a missing witness signature blocks the procedure.

Question 2

A notice states: 'The lift is out of service. Please use the stairs at the east end.' What should staff do?

Accepted Answer

Use the east-end stairs

Answer

With the lift unavailable, the notice directs people to the east-end stairs.

Question 3

A guideline reads: 'Antibiotics should be reviewed at 48 hours and stopped if no infection is confirmed.' What happens at 48 hours if infection is unconfirmed?

Accepted Answer

The antibiotics are stopped

Answer

The guideline directs stopping antibiotics when infection is not confirmed at review.

Question 4

A bulletin says: 'Uniforms must be changed daily and not worn outside the hospital.' Which behaviour breaches the policy?

Accepted Answer

Wearing the uniform home on the commute

Answer

Wearing the uniform outside the hospital violates the rule against external use.

Question 5

A form instruction reads: 'Use black ink and write in block capitals.' Which entry follows the instruction?

Accepted Answer

SMITH written in black block letters

Answer

Black ink and block capitals match both stated requirements.

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

OET Reading: Workplace Text Comprehension 5