OET Writing Test 6

Occupational English Test

WRITING SUB-TEST Nursing Practice test

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OET WRITING PRACTICE TEST Time Allowed: 45 minutes Read the case notes below and complete the writing task which follows. You are a nurse for the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). Your patient, Mrs Brown, a 67 year-old retired school teacher, has Alzheimer’s disease. Name: Mrs Jane Brown D.O.B: 14/02/40 Sex:

Female

Occupation:

School Teacher (retired)

Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms began 3-4 years ago. Progress: Memory loss becoming more severe. Unable to remember basic information or routines. General mental condition deteriorating. Verbally aggressive. Sometimes physically. Incontinent of urine Wakes often during night. Difficulty to assess due to hyperactivity.

Family/Social Situation Married Lives with husband (retired police officer) Husband struggling to cope. Often tearful/frustrated at deterioration in wife’s condition. Fears for her safety. Feels impact on their social life. Reports being very tired. 2 adult sons live interstate No other family nearby

Active in church until recently

Medical History CVA 4 years ago. Right-sided weakness

WRITING TASK

Using the information in the case notes, write a letter of referral to Angela Hope, who is a Community Care Manager of the Government Community Service. Introduce Mr and Mrs Brown and explain why you are referring them to the social worker. Discuss reasons for their situation and explain how you think Ms Hope can help. DO NOT use note form in the letter; expand the relevant case notes into full sentences. The letter should have at 180-200 words.