Unit 8 test

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

1 Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

1 _____ help the patient to get in and out of the bath or shower.
A Grab bars B Wheelchairs C Raised toilet seats
2 You should think about installing a _____ to help lower your mother into the bath.
A non-slip mat B bath lift C walking stick
3 After his hip operation, he will need a _____ for a while to help him move around.
A leg brace B shower chair C walking frame
4 You should buy a _____ so that you can slide onto the toilet from your wheelchair.
A raised toilet seat B walking frame C non-slip mat
5 A _____ will stop the children slipping in the shower.
A shower chair B non-slip mat C bath lift

2 Complete these definitions with the words in the box.

give a shot over-the-counter drugs prescription drugs side effects supplements

6 ____________: medication you can buy from the pharmacy without a prescription
7 ____________: medication that your doctor gives you
8 ____________: vitamins and iron tablets are good examples of these
9 ____________: inject medication
10 ____________: problems caused by medication

3 Correct the mistakes in six of these sentences. Use zero or first conditionals.
11 Call the practice nurse if you will want more information about mobility aids.
________________________________________________________________________
12 If your mother is not able to stand for long periods, she can use the shower chair.
________________________________________________________________________
13 If your father is still in pain, his GP prescribe stronger pain relief.
________________________________________________________________________
14 My wife won’t be able to attend the appointment if it will be at ten o’clock.
________________________________________________________________________
15 Install grab bars and a non-slip mat in the bath if you think he slips.
________________________________________________________________________
16 I’m worried that Mr Parker will slip in the shower if we won’t help him.
________________________________________________________________________
17 What will happen if I will can’t attend the appointment at the clinic?
________________________________________________________________________

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4 Match 18–24 to a–g to make sentences.
18 You need to take three capsules a cause drowsiness.
19 Apply this ointment to b spray once a day.
20 Take this nasal c the recommended dose.
21 Here is a cough d twice a day at mealtimes.
22 Do not exceed e the capsules with water.
23 Always swallow f the rash and the area around it.
24 Be careful; this medication may g syrup; take one tablespoon twice a day.

5 Match the stages (25–30) to the different parts of the conversation (a–f).

25 greet person and identify yourself and department _____

26 give reason for calling _____
27 suggest day and time for appointment _____
28 confirm day and time _____
29 give patient details _____
30 thank person and end call _____

a The patient’s name is Milly Hanks – that’s H-A-N-K-S.

b Good, so that’s 4.15 on 24th March.
c Thank you for your help. Goodbye.
d Good morning, this is Monica from Paediatrics.
e How about 25th March at 3.00 p.m.?
f I’d like to make an appointment with the practice nurse for one of our patients, please.

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