OET LISTENING TEST 17.10.2026 maggie ryan #oet #oetexam #oetnursing #oetlisteningtest – Transcript

00:00Occupational English test listening test.

00:14This test has three parts. In each part, you'll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract, you'll hear this sound. You'll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract, and you'll hear each extract once only.

00:34Complete your answers as you listen. At the end of the test, you'll have two minutes to check your answers. Part A. In this part of the test, you'll hear two different extracts.

00:48In each extract, a health professional is talking to a patient. For questions 1 to 24, complete the notes with information that you hear.

01:00Now look at the notes for extract one. Extract one, questions 1 to 12. For questions 1 to 12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear.

01:13You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

01:51Doctor, I've been having a rough time managing all my health issues lately with my blood pressure, diabetes, and now these seizures. It's just too much. Plus, this persistent dry cough and horarsseness have been bothering me for months now.

02:08I understand it must be overwhelming. Let's take it one step at a time. Can you tell me more about your recent head trauma and how it's been affecting you? Well, a few months back, I slipped and hit my head on the cement. Since then, I've had this constant neck pain and dizziness. It's hard to concentrate, and sometimes I feel like it's affecting my balance, too.

02:33>> That sounds quite challenging. Have you noticed any changes in your symptoms since the incident, especially with your dizziness or neck pain? >> The dizziness comes and goes, but the neck pain is constant, and it doesn't help that I have this ongoing anxiety.

02:50I'm seeing another doctor for that next week. >> It's good to hear you're getting support for your anxiety. Now, about the cough, have there been any triggers or patterns you've noticed? No specific triggers, but it's been getting worse. I used to work with asbestous, which I'm worried about, but I've never smoked. The cough is dry, and it's tough to breathe when it hits. My

03:16voice has been grally for a while now. We're doing the right thing by scheduling a chest X-ray. It's important to rule out any serious complications. Have you had any issues with your medications?

03:32Honestly, it's confusing keeping track of everything. My phenotin levels were off last time and I think they might increase my dose. They're also stopping my lesson because of the cough. >> Managing multiple medications can be challenging. Let's make sure to address this in our plan. Now, how about your diabetes control? Any concerns there?

03:55>> It's been hard to keep stable. My last hemoglobin A1C was 7.2%. 2% which isn't too bad, but I know it could be better. I'm on metformin and there was talk about possibly adjusting my diabetes medications, too.

04:10Keeping your A1C at a stable level is crucial, especially with your other conditions. We'll look into optimizing your diabetes treatment during your follow-up visits. Have you had any recent episodes or changes in your pain or seizure frequency?

04:27My seizures have been a bit more frequent, which is worrying. The pain from my carpal tunnel syndrome and the chronic pain elsewhere, it just adds up. Sometimes I feel it's too much to handle.

04:41I'm sorry to hear that. We'll review your pain management strategy thoroughly. It's also important we keep a close eye on your liver function given your history of hepatitis and the medications you're on.

04:55I appreciate that, doctor. I just want to feel like I'm not just jumping from one crisis to another. Absolutely. Our goal is to get you to a more stable and comfortable place. Let's review today's findings and our plan moving forward.

05:13>> Please. >> Firstly, your vital signs today are relatively stable with a blood pressure of 142 over 88, which we'll continue to monitor closely. Your liver and renal function tests are within normal limits which is good news. The phenitoin level however is sub therapeutic at 12 meg so we'll need to adjust that. The imaging results including the chest x-ray and

05:38liver ultrasound didn't show any acute issues which is reassuring. >> That's a relief to hear. >> Yes, it's a positive sign. Moving forward, we will stop the listenipril to see if it improves your cough. We'll adjust the phenotin dosage to achieve therapeutic levels. For your diabetes, we'll consider adding or adjusting medications to better manage your blood

06:03sugar levels. We're also scheduling a pneumonia vaccine today to protect your respiratory health. and the referrals. >> We're referring you to a liver specialist to ensure comprehensive care given your hepatitis and we'll arrange for a thorough examination of your throat to address the horarsseness and cough. We'll also continue to monitor your liver function

06:28and diabetes with routine tests. >> Thank you, doctor. It sounds like a solid plan. >> You're welcome. We'll meet again in four weeks to review your test results and update the treatment plan as needed.

06:44Please remember to keep track of your symptoms and medication intake. It's key to managing your health effectively. I will, doctor. Thanks for helping me sort through all of this.

07:10Extract two, questions 13 to 24. For questions 13 to 24, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

07:57Good morning, doctor. I'm here for my followup. I think we need to look into a few things that have been bothering me lately. Good morning. I see this is a follow-up visit. Could you start by telling me more about the issues you've been facing recently? Sure.

08:17I've been having more trouble with wheezing and shortness of breath, especially when I'm trying to sleep or after some physical activity. It's been quite bothersome. I see you mentioned it happens more at night and after using the treadmill.

08:33Have you noticed any specific triggers or patterns? >> Well, it seems to get worse after I eat certain foods. Pasta with tomato sauce, for instance, seems to make it much worse. I'm wondering if it's related to my reflux symptoms. I've been experiencing more of that lately, too, especially at night.

08:55That's helpful to know. We'll consider how your gastroosophageal reflux might be influencing your respiratory symptoms. How about your diabetes and cholesterol management? How have those been going? I've been pretty consistent with my medications, metformin and glyphoside for diabetes and sveastatin for my cholesterol. I monitor my blood sugar regularly and it's been within a decent

09:20range, though my last HBA1C was a bit above the target and my last cholesterol check wasn't great either. My LDL was higher than we'd like it to be. It's good that you're keeping a close eye on these conditions. Let's make sure we recheck your cholesterol levels soon.

09:40Now, regarding your medications, are you finding them manageable? Any issues with side effects or costs? The medications are okay, but the costs can be challenging. I asked last time about getting handwritten prescriptions to reduce the co-ayment through the VA.

09:59>> We'll make sure to address that and find the most cost effective options for you. Besides these issues, how have you been feeling overall? Any changes in your diet or exercise routines?