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OET 2 Reading Test 10 Part B

The document provides instructions and content for Part B and C of a reading sub-test for a practice test. It includes 6 short extracts related to healthcare professionals with multiple choice questions following each one. The extracts cover topics like children's consent, surgical scrub procedures, needlestick injuries, safety equipment, immobility levels, and patient preparation. The questions test understanding of guidelines and reminders for various clinical procedures and considerations.

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OET 2 Reading Test 10 Part B

The document provides instructions and content for Part B and C of a reading sub-test for a practice test. It includes 6 short extracts related to healthcare professionals with multiple choice questions following each one. The extracts cover topics like children's consent, surgical scrub procedures, needlestick injuries, safety equipment, immobility levels, and patient preparation. The questions test understanding of guidelines and reminders for various clinical procedures and considerations.

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Practice Test 10

READING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER: PART B & C

TIME: 45 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

DO NOT open this Question Paper or the Text Booklet until you are told
to do so.
Write your answers on the spaces provided on this Question Paper.
You must answer Part B & C within the 45-minute time limit.
One mark will be granted for each correct answer.
Answer ALL questions.
Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers.
At the end of the 45 minutes, hand in this Question Paper and the Text
Booklet.
DO NOT remove OET material from the test room.

Part B

In this part of the test, there are six short extracts relating to the work of
health professionals. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which
you think fits best according to the text.

Children and consent

The law regarding children’s consent is complicated and regularly updated.


The healthcare professional should involve children as much as is practicably
possible in discussions about their care; this is the case even if the ultimate
decision or ‘consent’ does not lie with the child. In the UK and most of the
developed world a young person is assessed on an individual basis on their
ability to understand and weigh up options, rather than on their age. This
ability to take decisions is known as ‘Gillick’ competence and originated
from a court case regarding the prescription of oral contraceptives to young
people under the age of 16.

1. The guidelines establish that the healthcare professional should involve


children in
A. all discussions even if consent does not lie with the child
B. most possible discussions even if consent does lie with the child
C. most convenient discussions even if consent does not lie with the child

Surgical scrub

This involves the use of a chemical disinfection and prolonged washing to


physically remove and kill surface organisms in the deeper layers of the
epidermis. This should be done before any invasive or surgical procedure.
• Apply a bactericidal, detergent, surgical scrub solution to wet hands and
massage in using an 8-point technique, extending the wash to include the
forearms.
• Ensure the hands are positioned so as to prevent soap and water running
onto and contaminating the hands from unwashed areas of the arms.
• Rinse in warm water.
• Dry thoroughly by patting with sterile paper towels.

2. The guidelines require those undertaking a surgical scrub to


A. apply a bactericidal, detergent, surgical scrub solution to warm hands
B. ensure hands are positioned so as to avoid soap and water running onto
C. dry thoroughly by patting with non-sterile paper towels

Needlestick injury

Needlestick or sharps injuries are a daily risk for healthcare workers and can
lead to infection with bloodborne viruses (BBVs) such as hepatitis or HIV.
The risk of infection following a single sharps (percutaneous) injury varies
depending on the type of BBV. The risk is approximately:
• 1 in 3 if the instrument is contaminated with hepatitis B
• 1 in 30 if the instrument is contaminated with hepatitis C
• 1 in 300 if the instrument is contaminated with HIV, though this depends on
the infectivity of the source patient.
3. The email is reminding staff that the risk of infection does not
A. vary depending on the type of bloodborne virus
B. varies depending on the infectivity of the source patient
C. varies depending on the contaminated instrument

Equipment for patient safety

The side rails are the most commonly used equipment in order to reduce the
risk of falling. Older types are removable side rails, although side rails that
are part of the bed are more frequently used. Side rails can be lowered.
Procedure for lowering side rails: First, press the small tab on the side of the
rails, then the round button and hold the rails with your other hand while
lowering them. Staff must be very attentive with immobile patients – i.e,
check the position of the parts of the body (e.g. hands) when lowering the
side rails to avoid injury.
4. The email is reminding staff that the
A. immobile patients must be very attentive
B. immobile patients must be well taken care of
C. immobile patients must be also taken care of

Immobility levels:

• Complete immobility – e.g. patient in a coma


• Partial immobility – e.g. patients with lower limb fractures
• Limited activity associated with disease – e.g. patients with bronchial
asthma
Mobility and immobility problems are addressed by rehabilitation, which
extends to physiotherapy knowledge and practical skills. The job of the
physiotherapist and as prescribed by a doctor, is to practice movement, deep
breathing using breathing techniques etc. with the patient. The nurse, in
collaboration with the patient, continues with the exercise and in maintaining
mobility throughout the day and checks the functioning of the patient’s
proper position, while the position of immobile patients is adjusted at regular
intervals.
5. What does this extract from a handbook tell us about immobility
problems?
A. are addressed by rehabilitation by a physiotherapist doctor prescribed
B. are seen patients with coma and lower limb fractures
C. are seen patients with coma, lower limb fractures and bronchial asthma

Patient preparation

It is important that the patient is informed of the procedure they will be


partaking in. The procedure should be clearly explained, described, and
possibly demonstrated on them. Verbal and nonverbal communication
between the staff and the patient is very important. Communication with the
patient should be by short and simple sentences according to their mental
level, their ability to receive and follow instructions and the degree of
willingness to cooperate. Communicating with understanding and open
minded people makes it easier to gain their trust and cooperation.

6. When preparing patients for a procedure, it is necessary to


A. clearly explain, describe and possibly demonstrate on them
B. include both verbal and nonverbal communication
C. inform of the procedure they will be partaking in
Answer Key
“Practice Test 10”

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