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Writing sub-test Dentistry Sample Test

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

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Candidate number

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Family name

Other name(s)

City

Date of test

Candidate’s signature

YOU MUST NOT REMOVE OET MATERIAL FROM THE TEST ROOM

The OET Centre GPO Box 372 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia

Telephone: +613 8656 4000 Facsimile: +613 8656 4020 www.occupationalenglishtest.org

© Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – Sample Test (2010)

ABN 51 988 559 414

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

DENTISTRY

TIME ALLOWED:

READING TIME:

5 MINUTES

WRITING TIME:

40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes: Patient:

Mrs Joyce Williams 56 Oak Lane Stillwater Ph 9751 1234

DOB:

9.5.66

Reason for Presenting:

Further Endo required on 37

Dental History:

Extractions Fillings Scale and clean, regularly Radiographs RCTs

Medical History:

Myocardial infarction 1.6.2007 Allergic to penicillin

Current Medication:

Aspirin 100mg every day

Family & Social History:

Married, 2 children Social worker Smoker

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Examination:

Missing 18, 28, 48 Porcelain crowns 15, 24 RCTs 15, 24 DO amalgam 23 MO amalgam 16, 17, 25, 26, 27 Occ amalgam 38, 47 MOD amalgam 45, 46

Treatment Record:

2.5.06

37 DO tunnel from occlusal v. deep 60% possibility RCT Fuji IX used

19.3.07

Scale and clean prophylaxis 32 mesio-incisal chip; no LA; composite

9.9.07

37 DB tunnel IRM temp Will need RCT

25.11.07

15.12.07

37 Ist RCT Dff 25, M ff 20 x 2, can only find one. LA difficult. Ledermix + cavit 37 3 root canals converge in one. Cannot get further. Obstruction at ff 30 x 3 to

21mm. If OK, finish or if not, go further 20.12.07

36o, 37o; Fuji IX; no LA

25.2.08

Crown prep 37

17.3.08

Insert crown VMK 37

17.9.08

Patient complains: pain 37 region since insertion of VMK crown Examined occlusion - nil loading 38 DOB Fuji composite

18.12.08

Pain 37 region persists Remove VMK crown; re-insert IRM temp crown

6.3.10

Pain resolved with IRM crown; however, symptoms now returned; not tender to percussion X-ray: RCT 4mm short of apex; no periapical pathology

Refer to endodontist

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Writing task: Using the information in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the endodontist, Dr Patrick O’Malley, 17 Longview Road, Newtown.

In your answer: • expandtherelevantnotesintocompletesentences 

• donotusenoteform



• useletterformat

Thebodyofthelettershouldbeapproximately180-200words.

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OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

DENTISTRY

SAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER

Dr Patrick O’Malley 17 Longview Road Newtown

(Today’s date)

Dear Dr O’Malley

Re: Mrs Joyce Williams, DOB 9 May 1966

Thank you for seeing Mrs Joyce Williams, who is experiencing symptoms of pain associated with 37. On examination, the tooth is not tender to percussion. Root canal treatment was performed on the tooth in November

2007. The RCT was difficult due to the three roots converging into one, and an obstruction was encountered. As a result the root fillings are approximately 4mm short of the apex. The tooth now has a temporary crown. A VMK crown was inserted in March 2008, but the patient reported symptoms of pain from this time, which were not resolved by subsequent attention to cavities in the adjacent tooth,

38. The occlusion of 37 was also examined but was not found to be under any occlusal loading. Subsequently, the VMK crown was removed and the IRM temporary crown re-inserted in December 2008. This appeared to resolve the problem.

However, the patient is now complaining that the symptoms have returned. Another radiograph has been taken, but no periapical pathology was found.

I would appreciate it if you could manage this case. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. I enclose the periapical radiograph of tooth 37. Yours sincerely

Dentist

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Writing sub-test Dietetics Sample Test

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

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Candidate number

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Family name

Other name(s)

City

Date of test

Candidate’s signature

YOU MUST NOT REMOVE OET MATERIAL FROM THE TEST ROOM

The OET Centre GPO Box 372 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia

Telephone: +613 8656 4000 Facsimile: +613 8656 4020 www.occupationalenglishtest.org

© Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – Sample Test (2010)

ABN 51 988 559 414

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

DIETETICS

TIME ALLOWED:

READING TIME:

5 MINUTES

WRITING TIME:

40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes: Tim Langham was referred to you by his GP for dietary advice.

Patient: DOB:

Mr Tim Langham 1.8.1987

Presenting Complaint: B12 deficiency 2

o

to pernicious anaemia

diagnosed by referring GP

History of Presenting Complaint: Moody, irritable, withdrawn, mild depression, lethargy Weight loss Mother complains of his aggressive outbursts

Past Medical History: Asthma, childhood onset Chickenpox, 1992 Measles, 1996

Anthropometric Data: Height:

180cm

Weight:

66kg

BMI:

20.4

Biochemical Data: FBE Hb*

118g/L

Serum iron

12µmol/L

(Ref range: 130-180g/L) (Ref range: 10-30µmol/L)

Ferritin

30g/L

(Ref range: 30-300g/L)

MCV

120fL

(N: Australia 1999 with parents. Elite dancer. Lives at home with parents between travelling on dance tours.

Medical History

Chronic badly infected R hallux for 5 yrs. Attended many times & treated with betadine antiseptic liquid and oral antibiotics.

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Treatment record/Case notes:

1/08/09

Presented for routine nail treatment Strongly recommended that podiatrist attends nail care as the patient has an involuted nail shape and poor cutting techniques has lead to recurring problems.

6/12/09

L / hallux - good. Hypergranulation of R /hallux red - no evidence of infection.

Cut own toe nails in a hurry before a dance recently. Superficial skin damage ~8mm to R/1 Busy schedule over next month - cannot rest.

4/09/10 On examination:

R/1 Extremely painful with exudate Daily soaks in Epsom salts and dressings by district nurse /family

member with betadine and mefix / hypafix Currently resting. Reviewed by doctor whilst on tour recently. Oral

antibiotics cephalexin (Keflex) (1rpt) R/1 treated, nail spike removed and dressing applied To attend clinic once/week. Wants something done about the recurring problem. Discussed options including wedge resection with phenolisation, though not during infective stage. Need plenty of time off from dancing. Explained healing post procedure. For referral to Local GP.

Writing task: Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the local doctor, Dr Ray Brooks, 3 Brougham Road, Lakeside suggesting that Jennifer be reviewed for possible wedge resection of her right large toe.

In your answer: • Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences • Do not use note form • Use letter format

The body of the letter should be approximately 180 - 200 words.

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OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST: PODIATRY SAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER

Dr Ray Brooks 3 Brougham Road Lakeside

(Today’s date) Dear Dr Brooks,

RE: Ms Jennifer Dupont 14 Powell Drive Newton

DOB 10/1/1990

Thank you for reviewing Jennifer Dupont, an elite dancer with chronic onychocryptosis in her right hallux. Her left toe is less problematic. Jennifer’s medical history is uneventful but her father has had numerous ingrown toe nails. Jennifer has attended this clinic since 2005 with varied success for infections.

Her attendance to the clinic has been irregular, despite my advice. Due to heavy schedules she recently cut

her own nails and caused further superficial soft tissue damage (~8mm). I have seen her three times since August 2009. Her current regime includes daily soaks in Epsom salts, regular dressings with betadine liquid

and mefix. Recently, whilst on tour she required oral Keflex (cephalexin) from a local doctor. I explained that due to her ongoing problems and infrequency of visits for regular treatment, the best treatment option is a wedge resection. With proper phenolisation she should be problem free in the future.

I also explained that the infection must first be treated with antiobiotics before the procedure can be undertaken. Jennifer is likely to require 2-3 weeks of rest for the toe to heal.

I would appreciate an assessment of Jennifer to determine if further antiobiotics are required and if a wedge resection would be an appropriate treatment path.

Sincerely,

Podiatrist.

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Writing sub-test Radiography Sample Test

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

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Candidate number

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Family name

Other name(s)

City

Date of test

Candidate’s signature

YOU MUST NOT REMOVE OET MATERIAL FROM THE TEST ROOM

The OET Centre GPO Box 372 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia

Telephone: +613 8656 4000 Facsimile: +613 8656 4020 www.occupationalenglishtest.org

© Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – Sample Test (2010)

ABN 51 988 559 414

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

RADIOGRAPHY

TIME ALLOWED:

READING TIME:

5 MINUTES

WRITING TIME:

40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes: 6/9/10 Radiographer in Charge City Hospital Newtown

Dear Radiographer I am writing to express my concern at a patient of mine not having a chest X-ray prior to surgery. On the morning of 4/9/10, I personally delivered the request form to the X-ray Department and indicated it needed to be done on the same day, as the patient was for theatre on the morning of 5/9/10 (yesterday). However, for some reason, the patient – Mr Peter Billings – did not have the X-ray, and consequently the operation was done without the aid of a recent chest X-ray. Although Mr Billings has suffered no ill effects from this, I am concerned that the X-ray was not done as requested, particularly as I made an effort to ensure that it was. I would ask that you investigate this matter in the hope that a similar situation does not arise in future.

Yours faithfully, Dr Tony Milne Surgical Registrar

RADIOLOGY REQUEST FORM Pt. Mr Peter Billings

No.

124326

Wd. 7 Date 4/9/10

CXR — Pre op. Pt for theatre 5/3. Dr Milne, Surgical Reg

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PATIENT TRANSPORT LOG DATE 4/9/10 PM Time

Name

Ward

Travel

Comments

12.00

Estella

9

Trolley

12.15

Nguyen

2

W/chair

12.30

Jones

6

Walk

12.45

Simms

2

W/chair

Go to Path. after X-ray

1.00

Billings

7

W/chair

Dr with pt – try later

1.15

Syme

8

Trolley O2

1.30

Alrabiah

1

Walk

1.45

Rouse

10

Trolley

2.00

Courtney

5

Walk

2.30

Lamb

9

W/chair O2

2.45

Aitken

1

Trolley I.V.

Films back with patient

3.15

Billings

7

W/chair

Pt not on ward – having test

3.30

Singh

2

Bed

In traction

4.00

Fry

6

W/chair

4.15

Lui

ICU

Bed

4.30

Tonkin

1

Walk

5.00

McBean

1

Trolley

5.30

Johnson

5

W/chair I.V.

6.00

Billings

7

W/chair

Now needs Trolley – try later!

7.00

Xu

9

Trolley

To Wd 6 after X-ray

No films on Wd

Too sick to come down

7.30 8.30

Lee

ICU

Bed

9.00

Jenson

2

Trolley O2

Billings

7

Trolley

No films on Wd

9.15 9.30

Too late – nurses wouldn’t let patient down & said OK to do 5/9 am, as pt for theatre in pm.

Writing task: Using the information given in the transport log and the request form, write a letter of explanation in response to Dr Milne’s complaint.

Address the letter to Dr Tony Milne, Surgical Registrar, City Hospital, Newtown.

In your answer: • expandtherelevantnotesintocompletesentences 

• donotusenoteform



• useletterformat

Thebodyofthelettershouldbeapproximately180-200words.

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OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

RADIOGRAPHY

SAMPLE ANSWER:

LETTER

(Today’s date) Dr Tony Milne Surgical Registrar City Hospital Newtown

Dear Dr Milne,

Thank you for your letter regarding Mr Peter Billings’ pre-operative chest X-ray.

It appears that we attempted on four separate occasions to do Mr Billings’ chest X-ray, between 1pm and 9.30pm on 4/9/10, but for a variety of reasons we were unable to get him down from the ward to the X-ray

Department. Mr Billings was undergoing tests and consultation when we first attempted to transport him down. On our last attempt, we were sent away as it was too late in the evening. We were informed by the nursing staff that Mr Billings was scheduled for theatre in the afternoon of 5/9/10 and that we could therefore do the chest X-ray in the morning.

Unfortunately, there was no indication on your request form as to what time the operation was to be done; hence,

we acted on the information given to us by the ward. Perhaps in future you could be more specific regarding the patient’s operation schedule and also ensure that the ward staff have accurate information.

Yours sincerely

Radiographer

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Writing sub-test Speech Therapy Sample Test

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

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Candidate number

–

Family name

Other name(s)

City

Date of test

Candidate’s signature

YOU MUST NOT REMOVE OET MATERIAL FROM THE TEST ROOM

The OET Centre GPO Box 372 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia

Telephone: +613 8656 4000 Facsimile: +613 8656 4020 www.occupationalenglishtest.org

© Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – Sample Test (2010)

ABN 51 988 559 414

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST WRITING SUB-TEST:

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

TIME ALLOWED:

READING TIME:

5 MINUTES

WRITING TIME:

40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes: You are a speech pathologist in private practice. This patient was referred to you by an ENT surgeon, Ms Anne Werrall, for assessment and treatment, and you have now completed three months of regular treatment sessions with the patient.

Name

Jana Pelovic (Ms)

DOB

24/11/1975

Diagnosis

Intermittent dysphonia caused by vocal fold nodules

Medical Hx Frequent URTIs (upper respiratory tract infections), especially in winter

Allergic to nuts

Asthmatic (since childhood, 5 yrs old)

Active & fit (plays competitive netball) Voice has been slowly deteriorating (i.e., becoming increasingly hoarse) over past 2-3 years

Social Hx Beginning teacher (qualified last year) – full time position; finds work stressful (heavy workload, difficulties with classroom management)

Difficult separation from husband (18 mths ago); now lives with two children Fit, smoker, good diet, normal weight (BMI 23) Outgoing personality, sociable, speaks loudly, dominant in conversation (describes self as ‘loud’)

SP Initial Ax Results (2/12/09) Voice profile indicates moderate roughness & breathiness with mild strain, phonation breaks, mildly low mean pitch, mildly loud volume

Pt reports sensory changes characterised by dryness, fatigue & use of effort required to talk

Pt reports reduced pitch range especially in upper register; pitch & phonation breaks in singing Videostroboscopic analysis shows thickened epithelium & bilateral thickened superficial lamina propria at the midpoint, which impedes normal voicing; nodules appear soft & benign Stroboscopic view of moving vocal folds shows motion inhibited by the masses

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Other influencing factors Smoking & regular URTIs may exacerbate occupational vocal abuse

Anxiety, stress & conflict relating to marriage breakdown perhaps contribute to development of vocal nodules (through bodily physical tension)

Progress Voice therapy Tx focus 1.

facilitate normal voice production, e.g., reduce volume and effort required, use of optimal pitch, use of diaphragmatic breathing, optimal posture and resonance

2.

manage vocal abuse, teach ‘yell well’ technique, reduce/eliminate throat clearing, facilitate cessation of smoking

3.

implement vocal hygiene, e.g., increase water intake, steaming, use of vocal rest and reduction of vocal load

Tx duration: regular sessions over estimated 3-6/12

Reassessment recommended at 3/12

After 3 months (6/3/10) Good compliance by pt; voice normal, no sensory symptoms reported; cessation of smoking; regular use of ...