NAME : CHALISA PUTRI MIRASETYA.

STUDENT NUMBER : 19100037.

STUDY PROGRAM : ENGLISH FOR CONVERSTATION.

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION.

Patient : Good morning, Doctor.

Doctor : Good morning. How can I help you?

Patient : I've got a pain in my chest.

Doctor : How long have you had?

Patient : For about three days.

Doctor : Where does it hurt?

Patient : Just here.

Doctor : I think you should have an x-ray.

Patient : Can I go swimming this evening?

Doctor : If I where you, I'd rest for a few days.

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NAME : CHALISA PUTRI MIRASETYA

STUDENT NUMBER : 19100037

STUDY PROGRAM : ENGLISH FOR CONVERSATION

LISTEN TO A DIALOG BETWEEN A NURSE AND WILLIAM (A PATIENT) THEN CHOOSE BY TICKING [ ]

THE BEST ANSWER.

1. The patient suffers from the pain because of:

A. a bike accident

B. a back accident √

2. The location of his pain is:

A. in his back √

B. in his hips

3. According to the nurse, a sharp pain is:

A. short term pain √

B. chronic pain

4. The type of pain which the patient has is:

A. mostly a dull ache

B. a sharp pain √

5. The patient says that when he tries to pick up something heavy he gets:

A. a dull ache √

B. a sharp pain

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PAIN ASSESSMENT

Below is a conversation between a doctor and a patient. Read the conversation and try to practice it
with a friend.

Mukidi : Good morning. Doctor Ben Marri?

Doctor : Yes, that’s my name. Please come in.

Mukidi : Thank you. My name is Michael Mukidi.

Doctor : What’s the matter Mr. Mukidi?

Mukidi : I've been having some pain in my joints, especially the knees.

Doctor : How long have you been having the pain?

Mukidi : It started about two days ago. It's been getting worse recently.

Doctor : Are you having any other problems like weakness, fatigue or headaches?

Mukidi : Well, I've certainly felt unwell recently.

Doctor : How much physical activity do you get? Do you play any sports?

Mukidi : Not much. I play futsal about twice a month. I do aerobic exercises once a week.

Doctor : OK. Let's have a look. Can you point to the area where you are having pain?

Mukidi : It hurts right here, behind my knees.

Doctor : Please stand up and put weight on your knees. Does this hurt?

Mukidi : Ouch!

Doctor : It seems you have some inflammation in your knees. However, there's nothing severe.

Mukidi : That's a relief!

Doctor : Just take some ibuprofen and the swelling should go down. You'll feel better after that.

Mukidi : Thank you!

VOCABULARY

 joint pain = (noun) the connection points of the body where two bones connect including wrists,
ankles, knees

 knees = (noun) the connection point between your upper and lower legs

 weakness = (noun) the opposite of strength, feeling like you have little energy

 fatigue = (noun) overall tiredness, low energy

 headache = (noun) a pain in your head that is steady

 to feel unwell = not feel well, not feel as fit as usual

 physical activity = (noun) exercise of any kind

 to have a look = (verb phrase) to check something or someone

 to have pain = (verb phrase) to hurt

 to put your weight on something = (verb phrase) put the weight of your body onto something directly
 inflammation = (noun) swelling

 ibuprofen = (noun) common pain medicine that also helps reduce swelling

 swelling = (noun) inflammation

COMPREHENSION QUIZ

Check your understanding with this multiple choice comprehension quiz. Choose by underlining the best
answer to each question about the dialogue.

1. What seems to be Mr. Mukidi's problem?

Broken knees Fatigue Joint pain

2. Which joints are bothering him the most?

Elbow Wrist Knees

3. How long has he been having this problem?

two weeks two days two months

4. Which other problem does the patient mention?

He's been feeling unwell. He's been vomiting. He doesn't mention another problem.

5. Which phrase best describes the amount of exercise the patient gets?

He works out a lot. He doesn’t get much exercise. He doesn't get any exercise.

6. According to the doctor, what problem does Mr. Mukidi have?

He has broken his knees. He has some swelling in his knees. He has broken a joint.