OET Answers

  Juanita Jones - Sample Answer Ms Benjamin Benz  Mosari Mental Health Home 321 White Avenue Victoria, 2021 30/10/2021 Dear Ms Benz, Re: Ms Juanita Jones Age: 31 years I am writing to discharge Ms Juanita  who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She requires follow-up management. Ms Jones presented to our facility on 01/10/2021 with decompensated schizophrenia. Upon admission, she had auditory command hallucination, visual hallucinations, delusion, agitation and aggression. She was also responding to internal stimuli with thought blocking and latency. Therefore, she was commenced on risperidone. Subsequently, she ceased reporting auditory and visual hallucination and signs of thought blocking and latency. She is able to minimize delusion and focus on activity of daily living. She has made good progress. Ms Jones has hypertension secondary to fibromuscular dysplasia and primary hypothyroidism, for which she takes Levothroxine 38mcg daily. She is unemployed and on disabi...

  Mother (Bystander of daughter) VS Patient Nurse : Hi good morning, My name is Oetans one of the nurses working in this clinic. How may I address you.. Bystander : Hi good morning.. My name is Guana Ferrocia you can call me Guana.. Nurse : Hi Guana, What makes you here today.. Bystander : Well nurse, I’m very upset that I have discovered my elder daughter has had lice.. I am so embarrassed because I wash my children's hair regularly. I really don't know how it comes.. Nurse : Do not get upset Guana, Head lice are contagious and anyone no matter how regularly they wash their hair can get head lice.. Bystander : Oh I see.. Nurse : For my better understanding shall I ask you a few questions.. Bystander : Yes sure.. Nurse : May I know how old your daughter is.. Bystander : She is six years old now.. Nurse : All right so she might be attending her school or kindergarten right.. Bystander : Yes nurse, She is going to kindergarten so probably it might be from kindergarten she has ...

Guana Ferrocia OET Writing Sample Answer   The Charge Nurse  The Surgical Unit Ones Hospital 29 October 2021 Dear Charge Nurse,  Re: Ms Guana Ferrocia DOB: 01 June 1964 I am writing to refer Ms Guana Ferrocia who has been diagnosed with grade four haemorrhoids and is scheduled for hemorrhoidectomy tomorrow.  Ms Ferrocia presented to the hospital with the complaint of rectal bleeding with burning pain. On examination,a slightly tender prolapse was evidenced. She also reported of constipation and hard stools. Therefore, pathology was ordered, and the results are awaited. She was performed an enema and was administered intravenous fluids. Pre-procedure assessment, post- surgery management, dosage of anesthesia, level of sedation and hospital policies were explained to her. She was provided a literature on the procedure and pain. Currently, she has signed consent for the surgery, and her vitals signs are normal. Please note, Ms Ferrocia is sensitive to penicillin and asp...

  Accident Patient VS Nurse Nurse : Hello Ans, My name is Cooper and I am your attending nurse here in the casualty ward.. How are you feeling now.. Patient : I am all right nurse.. Nurse : That's great nothing to be alarmed about your situation Ans you are now stable; however, As you have lost a considerable amount of blood, to stabilize it you require a blood transfusion.. Patient : A blood transfusion nurse, I am quite upset about it.. Nurse : Don't be upset blood transfusion is an uncomplicated process if you have some other concerns please let me know so that I can help you with it.. Patient : Nurse I have heard that blood transfusion has chances to make HIV infected and I am afraid about it.. Nurse : All right, thank you for sharing your concern and your concern is totally ; however, blood transfusions are usually very safe because donated blood is carefully tested, handled and stored hence I can reassure you that the possibility of infection is very small and rare.. Pati...

Alison Cooper OET Writing Sample Answer  Ms Barnaby Webster School psychologist Joohey Point Primary State School 27/10/2021 Dear Ms Webster, Re: Alison Cooper DOB: 01/06/2011 I am writing to refer Allison Cooper who requires a psychological assessment to find out whether she has underlying grief related or other psychological problems. Alison lives with her mother who is a full time bank manager, and she lost her father 19 months ago. Alison and her siblings are often taken care of by their grandmother. Alison started her schooling well; however, she has had problems to concentrate and remains aloof since third grade. She has few friends, and her classmates are often make fun of her weight and Eczema problems. Her school health records indicate that she has been regularly absent from class due to minor illnesses like headache and stomach ache. In addition, her academic performance is declining, and she is reluctant to join in any class or sporting activities unless persuaded....

Rosacea Patient VS Nurse Nurse : Good morning, My name is Olivia Hawthorne one of the charge nurses in this clinic.. Patient : Good morning nurse.. Nurse : May I confirm your name for the record please.. Patient : Oh yeah, My name is oet Ans.. Nurse : Thank you Ans.. Now the doctor's report says you have rosacea.. Patient : Yah, doctor said.. Nurse : So, Ans you seem to be very nervous if you don't mind could you please tell me the reason.. Patient : It's quite hard to hear that there is no treatment for my skin conditions..  Nurse :  I'm sorry Ans sadly there is really no permanent treatment for rosacea but it can easily be controlled.. Patient : Whatever it's very disappointing to hear that.. Nurse : I can understand your concern, in some situations we humans and science are helpless and the only thing we can do is to accept the truth.. Patient : Yes, you are right nurse.. Nurse : Ans in your case the skin conditioned rosacea can be easily controlled.. Patient...

Dr Miriam Shah Consultant Obstetrician  Royal Hospital  Lowtown 06/10/2021 Dear Dr Shah, Re : Ms Olivia Hawthorne DOB : 01/06/1981 I am writing to refer Ms Olivia Hawthorne who is suspected to have intra uterine device shifted or fallen out. She requires further investigation and an ultrasound at your facility. Ms Hawthorne was diagnosed with menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea in 2010 and was treated with cerazette. After two years, the tablet was ceased to conceive her first child. On the next year, she was prescribed combined pill cilest for worsening of persistent symptoms. The medicine was stopped for her next pregnancy on the subsequent year. On 10/10/2017, intra uterine device mirena coil was inserted owing to menorrhagia returns with menstrual cycle, for which she was on canestan. On 02/10/2021, Ms Hawthorne presented with menstrual spotting over the last three months. She had menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea along with increased hairiness as well as greasiness of the skin. She was ...

Smoking - Bronchitis - Suspected Cancer Patient VS Nurse Nurse : Good morning, My name is John one of the registered nurses working in this hospital.. Patient : Good morning nurse.. Nurse :  For the verification, May I confirm your name please.. Patient : My name is Maeve Greerson.. Nurse : Hi Greerson, You have been admitted to the hospital due to bronchitis is that correct.. Patient : Yes, that is correct.. Nurse : Thank you for the confirmation miss Greerson.. I’m here today to collect some basic details about you.. May I ask you a few questions please.. Patient :  Yes sure.. Nurse : Basically, I would like to know about your lifestyle.. So let me begin from your home if you don’t mind can you share some of your family background please.. Patient : Yes, I live with my family, my husband who is 56 year old and our three kids all are teenagers.. Nurse : Okay, Are you living in a city or near to any industrial area which is prone to air pollution.. Patient : No, we reside i...

The Director of Nursing Glen Haven Palliative Care Hospice 971 Arthur Street Twowoomba 25 October 2021 Dear Nursing Director,  Re: Mrs Maeve Greerson DOB: 21 June 1961 I am writing to refer Mrs Maeve Greerson who has been diagnosed with lower intestine cancer with widespread metastasis. She requires palliative care and support at your facility following her transfer today.  Mrs Greerson was admitted to hospital on 24 September 2021 following a collapse at home. On examination, she had dehydration, nausea and severe pain. She was treated with intravenous fluids, transdermal patch and light low-fiber foods. During hospitalisation, she had occasional break through pain, for which her pain medication was increased. In addition, she was weak, disoriented and had bladder incontinence along with severe oedema in the ankles and lower legs. She rejects solid foods and tolerates fluids.  Mrs Greerson is a widow. She underwent laprotomy in March 2021 followed by partial bowel resect...

Myocardial Infarction Patient vs Nurse Nurse : Hi good morning John.. I am your attending nurse nil here.. How are you feeling now? Patient : Hello, good morning, I am doing better nurse.. Nurse : That’s great you know nevertheless you seem to be confused.. May I know what is bothering you? Patient : Well nurse I am a bit nervous about my future health.. Nurse : Your concern is sensible John, Your present condition is quite satisfactory, do not overthink or stress too much in this situation it is really possible for you to have a gradual transition back to normal life okay  John.. I can reassure you that a full recovery is possible for you if you follow the doctor’s advice.. Patient : Sure nurse.. I will follow the doctor’s instructions.. Nurse : Good to hear that it is also very important that you need to take medications regularly without any failure.. Patient :  Nurse are all medications really necessary? Nurse : Yes of course.. Your doctor has prescribed them accordi...

Dr Dennis Silhoutte 575 Luis Street  Queensland  04 February 2021 Dear Dr Silhoutte, Re: Ms Ivan Cooper  Age : 17 years I am writing to update the current health status of Ms Ivan Cooper who has increased anxiety and risk of asthma attack. She requires an urgent assessment and appropriate management. Today, Ms Cooper presented to our facility with the complainant of anxiety due to final exam in 10 days. She complained of dysphagia, hot flushes, starvation, insomnia and breathlessness. She she had increased seretide dosage upto 04-05 puffs per day and was asking about taking prednisolone, as it earlier helped her to relieve asthma. On assessment, Escalated anxiety and inappropriate asthma management were noticed. She is suspected to have side effects of prozac. On 28 January, Ms Cooper reported frustrated, sobbed and insomnia. She also claimed that prozac was not working. Therefore, she was reassured regarding the effectiveness of prozac, and stress and asthma management t...

Sandra Peterson OET Writing Sample Answer  The community nurse Perth Community Health Center TEO Dell and Drum Street Orangethorpe PIQ, 4455 19 October 2021 Dear Community Nurse, Re: Mrs Sandra Peterson DOB: 03 June 1921 I am writing to refer Mrs Sandra Peterson who was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection. She requires on-going nursing care and monitoring following her discharged toady. On 20 march 2012, Mrs Peterson presented to the hospital following a fall. Upon admission, She was confused and had shortness of breath. Her blood pressure was 190/90. she was on 24 medications which was encouraged by her daughter. During hospitalization, she was commenced on intravenous saline for 24 hours and Augmentin 500mg twice daily along with her on going anti hypertensive medications . Her blood investigation and radiology reports reveled normal . Currently, She is able to mobilize with a seat walker at short distance; however, wheel chair and assistance require for long dist...

Connectives are one of the important elements in writing which help to write concisely. So here I have listed certain frequently used connectors that you can use in your writing to score high. Idea changers However,  He is able to walk  around the house;  however, he has usual aches. Even though, Even though he has usual aches, he is able to walk around the house. Although, Although he is able to walk around the house, he has usual aches. Adding information Along with   She was commenced on intravenous Amoxicillin along with oxygen supplement Apart from this, /that Apart from this, tHe has been advised to quit smoking. In addition to this, /that In addition to this, Aspirin 100mg was administered. Mentioning some key information  Please note, Please note, He has a follow-up review. Kindly note, Kindly note, She has a full blood examination. Normal Letter connectives Post-operatively, Post-operatively, she was provided with daily dressing.  Durin...

If we’re writing a letter to a Doctor, Physiotherapist, Nurse Unit Manager etc and the recipient’s name is not given how can we write the salutation If you don’t have a name for the recipient then to use their job title which is the next best thing and definitely acceptable for health care writing. So we would use as a salutation for example Dear Doctor, Dear Physiotherapist, Dear Nurse unit manager, Etc.... and that’s a completely acceptable way of starting the letter if you don’t have a name for your reader. 

Ms Neuha Mathew Pediatric Nurse Prince Women Hospital RVS Grattan & First Street Portave VIC, 2458 3 August  2021 Dear Ms Mathew, Re : Shirley Docosta Age: 03 weeks I am writing to refer Shirley Docosta, a three-weeks-old baby, she requires follow up care and support  f rom your facility. She is being discharged today. Shirley was born on 09 April 2011. Her delivery was normal without any complications.  Subsequently, breast feeding was initiated and her sucking reflex was good. At the time of birth,  h er body weight was 3008grams; however, it had increased 34 grams on discharge.  This considerable increase in weight is normal, as because of the suggestive care provided  b y the mother. She was perfectly alright without any kind of disease and weakness. The  b aby and her mother is doing well at the time of discharge. Shirley’s mother Ms Diamond Decosta lives with her husband Mr Josh Decosta. He is a taxi driver.  H e has one more child, who ...

Dr Monica Osborne Occupational Therapist Immanuel Ortho Hospital 3126 Gheer Street Westfort VIC, 2021 07 July 2021 Dear Dr Osborne, Re: Mr Joe Black DOB : 03 June 1994 I am writing to refer Mr Joe Black who is recuperating from a motorbike accident. He requires further assessment and rehabilitative care from you service. He is due for discharge on 21 July 2021. Mr Black met with an accident and was diagnosed with multiple fractures to the limb, spinal injury and permanent paraplegia. He was transferred to our facility following a total hip replacement and surgical spinal intervention. He has been initiated with rehabilitation and physiotherapy for recovering muscle strength, to cop-up with limited and to avoid muscle hypotrophy. Mr Black lives with his parents in a two story house which is located on a steep hill with 10 steps at front entrance. In view of the above details, I would be glad if you could evaluate Mr Black for further rehabilitation and to assist him regaining as much ...

The Doctor The Emergency Department Oetans Hospital 10 September 2021 Dear Doctor, Re : Ms Bethany Taylor  DOB : 01 January 1929 I am writing to refer Ms Bethany Taylor who has persistent chest pain. She requires immediate assessment and management at your facility. Today, Ms Taylor did not take her evening meal as she felt nauseous. She had trouble sleeping and complained of shoulder and neck pain. Her blood pressure was 175/95. She was administered 02 Panadol and 01 Normison at 10 pm. Further review after 35 minutes, she felt distress, pale, sweaty and complained of persistent chest pain. Recently, Ms Taylor has the complaints of indigestion and shoulder pain. She has had hypothyroidism and hypertension since 2000 and 2007 respectively. She has glaucoma and arthritis in hands. Her current medications are Karvea, 150mg 01 daily ; Oroxine, 0.1mg 01 daily in the morning ; Timoptol Eye Drops, 0.5% 1drop each eye in the morning and evening and Normison 10 mg as she also takes non ...

I have seen lot of my students struggle in part A of OET listening mainly because of unable to understand the medicine names. Here I have listed frequently appearing medicine names. Learn these words and it's pronunciations so that it will be helpful for you to score 24/24 in part A. 1.Dilantin and rhinocort nasal spray 2.Muco Fen 3.Flurbiprofen 4.Klonopin 5.Rivaroxaban 6.Mitomycin 7.Flomax 8.Advair Diskus 9.Celebrex 10.Neurontin 11.Caltrate Plus D 12.Lunesta 13.Cyclophosphamide 14.Allopurinol 15.Morphine Sulphate 16.Zolpidem Tartrate 17.Nitroglycerin 18.Clopidogrel 19.Keflex 20.Atenolol 21.Sodium Bicarbonate 22.Dilaudid 23.Neoprene 24.Cardizem 25.Metoprolol 26.Hydralazine 27.Labetalol 28.Hydrochlorothiazide 29.Levothyroxine 30.Celestone Soluspan 31.Vioxx 32.Zyrtec 33.Proscar 34.Synthroid 35.Motrin 36.Avelox 37.Codeine 38.Chlorodiazepoxide 39.Clindinium 40.Simvastatin 41.Flagyl 42.Daptomycin 43.Primaxin 44.Methadone 45.Levaquin 46.Cipro

Mr Alexander Jones OET Writing Sample Answer  Ms Soniya Mathews Nursing Director Community Home Care Agency  Brisbane  02 July 2021 Dear Ms Mathews, Re : Mr Alexander Jones  DOB : 01 June 1960 I am writing to request home visits for Mr Alexander Jones who is recovering from the right partial rotator cuff  tear. He requires continuous monitoring and assistance from your facility. He is being discharged today. Mr Jones presented to our facility on 30 June 2021 following a fall. On  assessment, he experienced pain and weakness in the right shoulder especially when lifting arm  overhead. He was performed an x-ray and MRI which revealed the right partial rotator cuff tear. He was  discussed surgery ; however, he preferred non-surgical treatments. He was treated with Ibuprofen orally  four times a day, cortisone injections and daily physiotherapy. Mr Jones lives alone. He is a widower and has no children. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is on...