Mihiraa’s OET Daily- DAY 9

Daily Practice, Daily Progress

Your Path to OET Success

Practice All Four Modules Daily

OET LISTENING DAILY 

Question:
What is a potential complication that Mihiraa needs to monitor?
A) Increased risk of infection.
B) Development of a pulmonary embolism.
C) Worsening of the DVT.

 

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OET READING DAILY

Passage:
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It can lead to organ failure and death. Early recognition and rapid treatment are crucial. Symptoms include fever, chills, rapid breathing, and confusion. Antibiotics are essential to combat the underlying infection, but sepsis is a complex condition requiring supportive care, including fluid resuscitation and management of organ dysfunction.

Question:
What is a potential consequence of delayed or inadequate treatment of sepsis?
A) Complete recovery without complications.
B) Development of antibiotic resistance.
C) Organ failure and increased mortality risk.
D) A mild, self-limiting illness.

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OET WRITING DAILY

Choose the necessary points and structure the paragraph.

Case Note

Patient: Mihiraa

Age: 55

Date of Discharge: 02 Aug 2024 (Post-Hernia Repair Surgery)

Post-operative Day 6: Home visit

• Patient reported minimal incisional pain, well-managed with oral analgesics.
• Incision site clean, dry, and without signs of infection.
• Patient ambulating independently, with no reported difficulty.
• Bowel function has returned to normal.
• Patient advised to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities for the next four weeks.
• Scheduled follow-up appointment in two weeks to assess wound healing and overall recovery.
• Patient instructed to contact the clinic if any concerns arise.

Write a letter to GP regarding the visit

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OET SPEAKING DAILY

SETTING: Clinic

The nurse is talking to a son/daughter regarding the father’s assessment. 

TASK

Recommend strategies for encouraging his/her father to see the doctor (e.g., explain the importance of being assessed. son/daughter may go with him, etc.).

ANSWERS

LISTENING

Answer: B) Development of a pulmonary embolism.
Rationale: The handing-over nurse specifically mentions monitoring for signs of pulmonary embolism, which is a potential complication of DVT. While infection and worsening of the DVT are concerns, the question explicitly asks for a potential complication, and pulmonary embolism is the most critical one mentioned in the dialogue.

READING

Answer: C) Organ failure and increased mortality risk.
Rationale: The passage explicitly states that sepsis can lead to organ failure and death. Early recognition and treatment are emphasized due to the potentially severe and life-threatening consequences of the condition. Therefore, delayed or inadequate treatment increases the risk of these outcomes. The other options do not accurately reflect the severity of sepsis.

WRITING

On today’s home visit, Ms. Mihiraa reported minimal incisional pain, well-managed with oral analgesia. Her incision site appeared clean, dry, and without signs of infection. She is ambulating independently without difficulty. Bowel function has returned to normal. She was advised to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities for the next four weeks. A follow-up appointment was scheduled in two weeks to assess wound healing and overall recovery. She was instructed to contact the clinic immediately if any concerns arise.

SPEAKING

Mihiraa, I understand it can be difficult to encourage your father to see a doctor. It’s natural to be concerned about him. Perhaps you could gently express your worry and let him know how important his health is to you. Early detection is key to managing any health concerns. 

Having someone familiar with him, like you, can make a big difference. Your presence can provide comfort and support. Mihiraa, we’re here to help in any way we can. Your father’s health is important to us, and we want to work with you to find a solution that works for everyone.

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