OET Reading Part A Practice Set 4
Set 4: Wound Care & Infection Control
Text A: Wound Dressing Table
Dressing Type Suitable For Notes
Hydrocolloid Light to moderate exudate Promotes moist healing
Alginate Heavy exudate, infected wounds Requires secondary dressing
Foam Moderate to heavy exudate Absorbs fluid, reduces pain
Transparent Film Dry wounds, superficial injuries Allows monitoring, waterproof
Text B: Infection Signs & Symptoms
Local signs: redness, heat, swelling, pain, pus. Systemic signs: fever, fatigue, increased WBC. Monitor wound odor and exudate color for infection.
Text C: Hand Hygiene Poster
1. Wet hands with water
2. Apply enough soap to cover all surfaces
3. Rub hands palm to palm
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly
5. Total time: 40–60 seconds
Text D: Wound Care Protocol Flowchart
[Wound assessed] ? [Is it infected?]
? No ? Yes
[Clean with saline] [Apply antimicrobial dressing]
? ?
[Choose suitable dressing] [Refer if no improvement in 48 hrs]
Questions 1–6: Matching
In which text can you find information about:
1. Guidelines for hand disinfection?
2. Redness and swelling as possible warning signs?
3. A process to choose dressings based on condition?
4. Which dressing works best for heavy discharge wounds?
5. The appearance of an infected wound?
6. Dressing that allows for wound visibility?
Questions 7–12: Sentence Completion
7. Alginate dressings are suited for __________ wounds.
8. Local signs of infection include swelling and __________.
9. Hydrocolloids are used for wounds with __________ exudate.
10. The dressing type used for dry, superficial wounds is __________.
11. The recommended time for handwashing is __________ seconds.
12. Wound odor and __________ color may indicate infection.
Questions 13–20: Short Answer
13. What should be done first before applying any wound dressing?
14. What type of dressing reduces pain while absorbing exudate?
15. What kind of wound is foam dressing ideal for?
16. What systemic sign might suggest infection?
17. When should a referral be made if a wound is not improving?
18. What is the purpose of using transparent film dressing?
19. Which dressing needs a secondary covering?
20. What fluid is commonly used to clean non-infected wounds?