Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Parte de observación - turno de mañana
Fill in the gaps: cantidad, pulso, observación, documentación, informe, temperatura
(Observation section – morning shift)
Unidad de hospitalización. Al inicio del turno se hace una general del paciente: piel algo pálida, tos frecuente y más cansancio. Se toman la corporal y el , y se anota la respiración. El paciente está consciente, pero responde más despacio.
En la hoja de se registra también la de orina y el color. Si hay cambios claros en el nivel de conciencia o fiebre alta, se debe informar al supervisor y dejar un breve antes de acabar el turno.Inpatient unit. At the start of the shift, a general observation of the patient is made: slightly pale skin, frequent cough, and more fatigue. Body temperature and pulse are taken, and breathing is recorded. The patient is conscious, but responds more slowly.
The documentation sheet also records the amount of urine and its color. If there are clear changes in the level of consciousness or a high fever, the supervisor must be informed and a brief report left before the end of the shift.
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Qué signos y registros aparecen en el texto y en qué casos se informa al supervisor?
(What signs and records appear in the text, and in which cases is the supervisor informed?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The person indicates that they measured and recorded the patient’s vital signs at ten in the morning.) |
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(In the report they say that the temperature was normal and there were no changes in the patient’s condition.) |
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(The speaker plans to send the report to supervision so they can review it.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Cada cuatro horas, yo ___ la temperatura corporal y la registro en la documentación.
(Every four hours, I ___ the body temperature and record it in the documentation.)2. Cuando el paciente está somnoliento, yo lo ___ y lo refiero a mi supervisora.
(When the patient is drowsy, I ___ it and report it to my supervisor.)3. En el informe, la enfermera ___ el color y la consistencia de la herida.
(In the report, the nurse ___ the color and the consistency of the wound.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)
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Useful expressions:
He notado que está más somnoliento y... / La temperatura es de ___ °C y el pulso es de ___ latidos por minuto / Lo registro en la hoja de observación y lo comunico a la supervisora.
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Estás trabajando y notas que un paciente está más somnoliento de lo habitual y responde más despacio. ¿Qué observas exactamente y qué le dices a tu supervisora?
You are working and notice that a patient is sleepier than usual and responds more slowly. What exactly do you observe and what do you tell your supervisor?
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Tienes que tomar los signos vitales de una persona mayor. ¿Qué medidas tomas y cómo las registras de forma sencilla?
You have to take an elderly person’s vital signs. What measurements do you take and how do you record them in a simple way?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola Ana, soy Marta (supervisora). ¿Puedes pasar por la habitación 12?
El Sr. López está más somnoliento que antes y dice que tiene frío. Por favor, toma los signos vitales y registra todo en el sistema: temperatura, presión arterial, pulso y respiración. También comprueba si está consciente y si ha cambiado su estado.
Si notas algo raro, avísame.
Hi Ana, this is Marta (supervisor). Can you stop by room 12?
Mr. López is more drowsy than before and says he feels cold. Please, take the vital signs and record everything in the system: temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. Also check whether he is conscious and whether his condition has changed.
If you notice anything unusual, let me know.
Useful phrases:
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Ahora voy a la habitación 12 y...
(I'm going to room 12 now and...)
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Los signos vitales son: temperatura..., presión..., pulso..., respiración...
(The vital signs are: temperature..., blood pressure..., pulse..., respiration...)
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He registrado los datos en el sistema y te aviso porque...
(I have recorded the data in the system and I'm letting you know because...)
Hi Marta, I'm with Mr. López now. He is conscious, but very drowsy and responds slowly. Temperature 38.2 °C. Blood pressure 95/60 mmHg. Pulse 108 bpm. Respiration 24 per minute. He says he feels cold and he is pale. I have recorded the data in the system. I'm letting you know because the fever and low blood pressure are new. Can you come and see him, please?