Practice Test 5
READING SUB-TEST — QUESTION PAPER: PART A
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Text A
Morgellons disease
If you have fatigue, skin lesions, aches and pains and a sensation that insects
are crawling around under your skin, you most probably have Morgellons
disease. But this disease may actually not exist. Whether or not Morgellons is
areal disease, no one knows. Something like the symptoms described above,
supplemented by the appearance of strange fibres or filaments growing on or
just beneath the skin, was reported by the 17th-century physician Thomas
Browne. There were no other reported cases, and the disease seemed to
disappear. Then, in 2002, the mother of a child with a skin ailment
championed its comeback. Her child, she insisted, had Morgellons.
Delve into the medical literature, though, and Morgellons disease is
frequently described as “unexplained dermopathy” or “delusional parasitosis”
a psychiatric illness that results in people mistakenly believing their skin tobe infested with parasites. We may soon find out more. The US Centers for
Disease Conwol and Prevention (CD is in the middle of a large, systematic
study into Morgellons. ‘The study aims to determine whether there is actually
a physiological basis to the disease. The CDC is keeping an open mind on
Morgellons, says Michele Pearson, who is leading the study. “CDC has
approached this as an unexplained condition,” she says.
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CDC, Kaiser to study puzzling illness
‘The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente‘s
Northern California Division of Research announced they are launching a
study to learn more about an unexplained skin condition called Morgellons
disease. The CDC will identify patients with the condition in Kaiser‘s
Northern California health plan, The study is expected to take at least 12
months. Reports of cases have been made in every state and 15 countries.
Many reported cases have been clustered in California, Texas and Florida,
according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Delusional Parasitosis
Delusional Parasitosis is an uncommon psychiatric disorder presented by
persons with an unremitting false belief that they are infested with
ectoparasites or infected with endoparasites. The delusion is usually long-
standing and well integrated into the patient’s persona. Patients with the
disorder are predominantly older women, although younger people and men
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The causes for the disorder are not clear, but sufferers are generally of
average or higher intelligence and are otherwise functional. Patients with
delusional parasitosis generally have a long history of visiting physicians
seeking information of their diagnosis and help with their condition. The
patients have certain characteristics or exhibit behaviors that strongly suggest
the presence of the disorder. Moreover, these patients can be antagonistic and
relentless in their need to find someone who will agree with their self-
diagnosis and help them. Because these delusional patients may seek help
from nomphysician medical professionals, such as parasitologists, clinical
microbiologists, entomologists, or biologists, such individuals should be
aware of this disorder. Delusional parasitosis can be treated with
antipsychotic medication and psychiatric consultations but generally does not
respond well to such treatment.
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Part A
TIME: 15 minutes
* Look at the four texts, A-D, in the separate Text Booklet.
* For each question, 1-20, look through the texts, A-D, to find the
relevant information.
* Write your answers on the spaces provided in this Question
Paper.
* Answer all the questions within the 15-minute time limit.
* Your answers should be correctly spelt.
QUESTIONS
Questions 1-7For each question, 1-7, decide which text (A, B, C or D) the information
comes from. You may use any letter more than once.
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READING SUB-TEST — QUESTION PAPER: PART B & C
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Part B
In this part of the test, there are six short extracts relating to the
work of health professionals. For questions 1-6, choose the answer
(A, B or C) which you think fits best according to the text.
Electronic Diagnostic Equipment
There are many items of equipment in a hospital that use electronics for
operation. The maintenance of such equipment is a task for specialised and
trained staff. However, regular inspection and cleaning will help such
equipment last for a long time and deliver safe function. These are tasks that
the equipment user can carry out and should be done regularly, as laid out on
the checklists on the next pages. ‘The types of equipment that might beincluded in this category are for instance audiometers, blood gas analyzers,
cardiac monitors, cryoprobes, infusion pumps and stimulators. ‘The steps in
this section can also be applied to most laboratory equipment, although it
should be noted that the WHO publication Maintenance Manual for
Laboratory Equipment deals with these in much better detail.
1. The type of equipment that might not be included in the category of
Electronic Diagnostic Equipment is
A. cardiac analyzers
B. stimulators
C. audiometers
Electrosurgical Units (ESU) and Cautery Machines
Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency electric current to
biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
Tts benefits include the ability to make precise cuts with limited blood loss in
hospital operating rooms or in outpatient procedures. Cautery, or
electrocautery, is the application of heat to tissue to achieve coagulation.
Although both methods are sometimes referred to as surgical diathermy , this
chapter avoids the term as it may be confused with therapeutic ciathenmy,
which generates lower levels of heat within the body.
2. What does this manual tell us about electrocautery?
A. make precise Cut with limited blood loss
B. uses high-frequency electric current
C. application of heat to tissue to achieve coagulation
Endoscopy
Endoscopy means looking inside the body using an endoscope, an instrument
used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.
Endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. An endoscope can consist of
a rigid or flexible tube, a light delivery system (light source), an optical fibre
system, a lens system transmitting the image to the viewer, an eyepiece and
often an additional channel to allow entry of medical instruments, fluids or
manipulators, There are many different types of endoscopy, including
arthroscopy, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, colposcopy, Cystoscopy,
laparoscopy and laryngoscopy.3, What does this extract from a handbook tell us about endoscopes?
A. are inserted directly into the organ
B. used to examine the exterior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body
C. there are mainly 7 types
Messaging standards
Messaging is the electronic communication of health information from the
point of collection or storage to a point of use. This can be a short distance
such as within a clinic or larger distances across facilities or districts.
Messages can be used to retrieve historical data as well as current data. A
health message includes health data that is expressed ina standard
vocabulary. It may also include metadata about the definitions or
environment of the data. The message itself is ina precisely defined format
so that it can be received by a computer program which will understand its
meaning,
4. The email is reminding staff that the
A. health message should include health data expressed in a standard
vocabulary
B. health message should include metadata about the definitions or
environment of the data
C. health message should be precise in any format to be received by a
computer program
Communication skills during medical examination
An appropriate contact with the patient requires applying professional
knowledge about psychological aspects of interpersonal relations. While
examining the patient, most doctors apply just the experience or abilities to
establish interpersonal contacts that have been acquired on a social level. ‘This
knowledge would definitely be insufficient in unusual and problematic
situations. For many years, clinical and social aspects of doctors’
psychological education have been neglected. The ability of conversation
should be based on appropriate education, not only on personal intuition or
own experience.
5, The notice is giving information about
A. necessity of communication based on appropriate psy
chological eclucationB. necessity of establishing interpersonal contacts with patient
C. necessity of appropriate contact based on personal experience
Liver Palpation
Liver palpation is performed with the right hand placed flat under right costal
chest border, parallel to the long body axis, then applying pressure at the
depth of inspiration in an attempt to move under the costal border in the right
middle clavicular line and towards its right side. In normal conditions, the
lower liver border is not touched, During the respiration, the lower liver
border is slightly moving down and upwards.
Tf the liver edge can be detected on palpation, some additional features have
to be determined as there are various abnormalities related with specific
diseases.
6. What must all staff involved in liver palpation do?
A, should place right hand flat under right chest
B. should apply pressure at the depth of aspiration
C. should place left hand flat under right chest
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READING SUB-TEST — QUESTION PAPER: PART B & C
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Part C
In this part of the test, there are two texts about different aspects of
healthcare. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits
best according to the text.
Tufts University faculty debunks common dental myths
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Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral
health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your pearly
whites than most of us know, In a review article, a faculty member at Tufts
University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) dlebunks common dental
myths and outlines how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children,
teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders.
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Myth 1: The consequences of poor oral health are restricted to the
mouth
Expectant mothers may not know that what they eat affects the tooth
development of the fetus. Poor nutrition during pregnancy may make the
unborn child more likely to have tooth decay later in life. “Between the ages
of 14 weeks to four months, deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A,
protein and calories could result oral defects,” says Carole Palmer, EdD, RD,
professor at TUSDM and head of the division of nutrition and oral health
promotion in the department of public health and community service, Some
data also suggest that lack of adequate vitamin B6 or B12 could be a risk
factor for cleft lip and cleft palate formation
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Tn children, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease, about five times more
common than childhood asthma. “If a child’s mouth hurts due to tooth decay,
he/she is less likely to be able to concentrate at school and is more likely to
be foods that are easier to chew but that are less nutritious. Foods such as
donuts and pastries are often lower in nutritional quality and higher in sugar
content than nutritious foods that require chewing, like fruits and vegetables,”
says Palmer. Oral complications combined with poor diet can also contribute
to cognitive and gr problems and can contribute to obesity
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Myth 2: More sugar means more tooth decay
Ttisn’t the amount of sugar you eat; it is the amount of time that the sugar has
contact with the teeth. “Foods such as slowly-dissolving candies and soda are
in the mouth for longer periods of time. This increases the amount of time
teeth are exposed to the acids formed by oral bacteria [rom the sugars,” says
Palmer,
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Some research shows that teens obtain about 40 percent of their carbohydrate
intake from soft drinks, This constant beverage use increases the risk of tooth
decay. Sugar-free carbonated drinks and acidic beverages, such as lemonade,
are often considered safer for teeth than sugared beverages but can alsocontribute to demineralization of tooth enamel if consumed regularly.
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Myth 3: Losing baby teeth to tooth decay is okay
Tt is a common myth that losing baby teeth due to tooth decay is insignificant
because baby teeth fall out anyway. Palmer notes that tooth decay in baby
teeth can result in damage to the developing crowns of the permanent teeth
developing below them, If baby teeth are lost prematurely, the permanent
teeth may erupt mal-positioned and require orthodontics later on.
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Myth 4: Osteoporosis only affects the spine and hips
Osteoporosis may also lead to tooth loss. Teeth are held in the jaw by the face
bone, which can also be affected by osteoporosis. “So, the jaw can also suffer
the consequences of a diet lacking essential nutrients such as calcium and
vitamins D and K,” says Palmer. “The jawbone, gums, lips, and soft and hard
palates are constantly replenishing themselves throughout life. A good diet is
required to keep the mouth and supporting structures in optimal shape.”
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Myth 5: Dentures improve a person’s diet
Tf dentures don’t fit well, older aclults are apt to eat foods that are easy to
chew and low in nutritional quality, such as cakes or pastries. First, denture
wearers should make sure that dentures are fitted properly, In the meantime,
if they are having difficulty chewing or have mouth discomfort, they can still
eat nutritious foods by having cooked vegetables instead of raw, canned fruits
instead of raw, and ground beef instead of steak. Also, they should drink
plenty of fluids or chew sugar-free gum to prevent dry mouth,” says Palmer.
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Myth 6: Dental decay is only a young person’s problem
Tn adults and elders, receding gums can result in root decay (decay along the
roots of teeth). Commonly used drugs such as antidepressants, cliuretics,
antihistamines and sedatives increase the risk of tooth decay by reducing,saliva production. “Lack of saliva means that the mouth is cleansed more
slowly. This increases the risk of problems,” says Palmer. “In this case,
drinking water frequently can help cleanse the mouth.”
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Adults and elders are more likely to have chronic health conditions, like
diabetes, which are risk factors for periodontal disease (which begins with an
inflammation of the gums and can lead to tooth loss). “Type 2 diabetes
patients have twice the risk of developing periodontal disease of people
without diabetes. Furthermore, periodontal disease exacerbates diabetes
mellitus, so meticulous oral hygiene can help improve diabetes control,” says
Palmer.
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Q1. This article is about
a. how the nutritional needs of children, teenagers and expectant mothers has.
an effect on oral health
b, how the oral health is affected by nutritional needs of children, teenagers,
expectant mothers and other groups.
cc. how diet and nutritional needs of children, teenagers, mothers-to-be, and
adults affects one’s oral health
d. disproving some long held beliefs
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Q2. Carole Palmer observes that
a. pies and pastries have low food value and require more chewing.
b, lower nutritional quality food needs more chewing
c. nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables have less sugar and require more
chewing
d. too much vitamin B6 or B12 could lead to problems with cleft palate
formation
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Q3. According to Palmera. asthma is five times less common in childhood than tooth decay
b. school kids with tooth decay pain may have concentration problems at
school
¢. mouth and dental problems plus a poor diet can affect thinking abilities and
be a factor later on in obesity
d. all of the above
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Q4. According to the article :
a. it’s important to make sure you retain baby teeth
b, It’s important that teeth are not exposed for a long time to acids formed by
oral bacteria as a result of eating sugary foods
¢. it’s important to look after your baby teeth
d. it’s important that teeth are not exposed to acids formed by oral bacteria
from sugary foods
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QS. According to the article, baby teeth
a. are dispensable
'b. develop to help eat food
c. if lost prematurely, may result in poor development of permanent teeth
d. help with correct development of permanent teeth
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a. properly fitting dentures
b. acalcium rich diet
c. nutritious food containing vitamins D and K
d. all of the above
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Q7. The article says that Osteoporosis
a. may prevent loss of teeth
b. may affect jaw bonesc. jaw bone health may be affected by chewing sugar-lree gum
d. none of the above
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a.all of the following,
b. results in mouth being cleansed more slowly
c. can be addressed by chewing sugar-free gum.
d. may increase the risk of tooth deca
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READING SUB-TEST — QUESTION PAPER: PART B & C
TIME: 45 MINUTES
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Part C
In this part of the test, there are two texts about different aspects of
healthcare. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits
best according to the text.
Global Health Care Workforce
Paragraph 1
Health care systems worldwide continue to be plagued by difficulties in
recmiting and retaining health workers, resulting in a shortage of health care
professionals that is now considered a global crisis. However, although the
gap between the need for health care workers and the supply is experienced
globally, it widens disproportionately, so that the regions with the greatest
need have the fewest workers. For example sub-Saharan A frica and south-
east Asia together have 53% of the global disease burden but only 15% of the
world’s health care workforce. Moreover, the shortage experienced bycountries that can least afford it is exacerbated by health worker migration to
high-income countries. South Africa, for example, has fewer than 7 doctors
per 10,000 people, but reported in 2002 that 14% of the physicians who had
trained there had emigrated to the US or to Canada.
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And the problem is not going away as in the UK, US, Canada and Australia,
23% C: to 28% of all physicians are international graduates. F-fforts to reduce
migration usually focus on reducing recruitment by high-income counties,
and these efforts are gaining a higher profile. Improving the working,
conditions in source countries has not received the same attention, however,
even though this would help counter the factors that push health professionals
to seek beuter conditions elsewhere. It would also make work healthier for
those who remain in lo income countries, and thereby reduce occupational
concerns such as injuries violence and stress, and exposure to biological,
chemical and physical hazards.
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Although concerns about healthy work conditions exist to varying degrees
around the world, they are greatest in nations with few resources, and
particularly in Africa, where work conditions are the most challenging. It is
we] documented that health workers in low and middle-income countries
experience fear and frustration when caring for patients with tuberculosis and
blood—bome diseases, and that they do so often in difficult work
environments. Health workers may also be ostracised by their own
communities due to the ever present stigma associated with exposure. It is
now also well established that health workers are indeed at higher risk of
acquiring numerous infectious diseases,
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International organizations are recognizing the importance of promoting and
protecting the health of the global health care workforce, which is
conservatively estimated to be 59 million, and are undertaking constructive
initiatives to do so, The World Health Organization (WHO) has explicitly
recognized the need to improve the environment of health care workers in
order to increase retention and is promoting the use of workplace auditchecklists to help guide the reduction of infectious disease transmission in
health care. WHO is also promoting the immunization of all health care
workers against hepatitis B, and, is working to move forward specific
Healthy Hospital Initiatives, which include projects that involve both
infection control and occupational health practitioners, and that train
practitioners along with health and safety representatives in conducting
workplace inspections.
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Canada and other countries that receive health care workers from low
resource settings compromise the workforce in the source country as they
supplement their own. The situation is inequitable and, over time, will
undermine those low resources further, worsening the already challenging,
working conditions and creating even more pressure for health care workers
to emigrate. To offset this effect, high-income countries can reciprocate by
improving working conditions in source countries. British Columbia, which
attracts the highest number of South African physicians of all Canadian
provinces, has taken a step in this positive direction by sharing expertise in
occupational health and infectious p disease transmission control through the
Pelonomi Hospital project.
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At the university level, researchers and practitioners can contribute to this.
knowledge exchange by partnering with their colleagues in low-income
countries. Such collaborations are essential. Also needed are intensified
efforts to promote further integration of worker safety and patient safety. To
ensure information systems being developed support this goal, we need to
promote evidence based decision making and share our information with
those who can; benefit from it. That way, each region will not need to find
millions of dollars annually to design, implement and maintain separate
systems that could b easily shared and reproduced.
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To achieve this aim, we need international collaboration in order to reach
consensus on a data dictionary and complete the programming of non-
proprietary information systems such as OHASIS, which can be tailored todifferent technological environments and made widely available using
Creative Commons licensing. Much of what needs to be done can be
accomplished with simple and effective solutions that benefit both patients
and workers. What it will take is commitment from high-income countries to
assist in the development, refinement and implementation of these tools in
collaboration with low-income countries. Such endeavours can be made
possible by making them a priority at the national funding level.
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Q1. ‘The main idea presented in paragraph 1 is.
a. Recruiting health care workers is a problem in most countries
b, There is a shortage of health care workers in Sub-Saharan Africa and
Southeast Asia
c. There are not enough health care Workers in places which have the highest
need for medical treatment
d. A significant number of South African doctors are migrating to the US and
Canada
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Q2. The main point raised by the authors in paragraph 2 is that
a. there are too many international graduates in UK, US, Canada and
Australia
b. high income countries must reduce recruitment of overseas heal
professionals
¢. more effort is required to improve work conditions in source
d. work conditions in poorer countries are dangerous.
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Q3. According to paragraph 3 which of the following is false regarding
conditions in low & middle income countries?
a. Work conditions are most difficult in Africa
b. Health Workers fear exposure to contagious diseases.
c. Health Workers feel frustration towards patientsd. Being exposed to infectious diseases may lead to shame within local
communities.
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Q4, Regarding the size of the global health care workforce, we can infer
paragraph 4 that,
a. there may be more than 59 million Workers
b. there may be less than 59 million workers
c. there are exactly 59 million Workers
d. the number of health care workers in unknown
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QS. According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements is tue
regarding WHO?
a. WHO realises that improvements in the working environment of healthcare
workers is necessary
b, WHO wants to increase immunisation rates of health care workers against
hepatitis B
c. WHO is advancing Healthy Hospital Initiatives including training and
infection control
d. All of the above
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a. High-income countries have a responsil
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b, High income countries should not recruit health professionals from low=
income countries
c. The working conditions in low-income countries is improving
d. British Columbia has stopped recruiting South African doctors
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Q7. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word reciprocate?
a. help
b. give back¢. support
d. take back
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Q8. According to paragraph 6, which of the following statements is tue?
a. Researchers and medical practitioners in low & high income countries have
expressed a desire to work together
b. Improved safety of health workers and patients is a priority
c. Millions of dollars are needed to develop information systems that can be
shared between countries
d. None of the above
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