Following Spoken Directions Flashcards
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A nurse says: 'Do not eat or drink anything after midnight tonight. You may take your blood pressure medication with a small sip of water.' What is the patient allowed to do?
Answer: Take blood pressure medication with a little water
The nurse made a specific exception allowing blood pressure medication with a small sip of water.
A teacher says: 'Work in groups of three. Choose one speaker for your group. Only the speaker may present to the class.' What role does the speaker have?
Answer: Presenting the group's work to the class
The teacher specified that only the speaker presents to the class.
A fire marshal says during a drill: 'Walk — do not run — to the nearest exit. Do not use elevators. Gather at the parking lot.' Where should people gather?
Answer: At the parking lot
The fire marshal said to gather at the parking lot after exiting.
A librarian says: 'You can renew your books online or by phone. In-person renewals are not accepted at this branch.' A patron comes to the desk to renew. What should the librarian tell them?
Answer: Refer the patron to the online or phone renewal options
In-person renewals are not accepted, so the patron must use online or phone options.
A driving instructor says: 'At this intersection, signal left, check your mirrors, check your blind spot, then turn.' A student signals and turns immediately. What step did they miss?
Answer: Checking mirrors and blind spot
The student skipped the required mirror and blind-spot checks before turning.
A bank representative says: 'To dispute a charge, call the number on the back of your card within 60 days of the statement date.' A customer's statement date was 70 days ago. What is most likely true?
Answer: The dispute window has passed
The 60-day window has expired since the statement was issued 70 days ago.
An immigration officer says: 'Please place all documents on the counter face up, in the order I requested.' The officer requested: passport, visa, I-94. What is the correct order?
Answer: Passport, visa, I-94
The officer requested the documents in the order: passport, visa, then I-94.