English for Midwifes and Nurses

The doctor has ordered a blood test.

( N= nurse P= patient, Pregnant mother)

N: Good morning, Mrs. Farani. The doctor has ordered a blood test. P: Ohok. N: I'm going to take a sample of your blood. P: Will it hurt, nurse? N: Its going to hurt just a little bit but you must keep your arm straight and still. Could you place your arm on the pillow, please? P: Sure.

N: OK, Ill place a tight band (tourniquet) on your arm to swell the vein. Please make a fist. P: All right. N: Then Ill disinfect the area with the alcohol wipe and insert the needle in your arm to draw some blood. You will feel a little needle prick. P: Ouch!! N: Please dont move. The needle is in the vein now. N: OK, were done. I will remove the tourniquet. Please press your finger on the cotton ball to help stop any bleeding. I will place a band-aid on your arm to cover the puncture. You may remove it in an hour or two. Thank you for your co-operation. The results of your tests will be sent to your doctor.

Vocabulary keep = straight = still = fist = prick = puncture =

Patient seems to have lost her way. N: Good morning, may I help you? P: Yes, please. Could you tell me the way to the Obstetric Department? N: Yes, Mam. The Obstetric Department is on the second floor. Take the lift up. When you come out of the lift, turn left. The department is the first room on the right. P: Thank you. Andcould you direct me to the nearest restroom, please? I seem to have lost my way. N: Sure! Just walk down to the end of this corridor. The restroom is on the left, opposite the bookshop.

Vocabulary direct = lost = corridor = opposite =

Waiting to see a doctor N: Are you waiting to see a doctor? P: Yes, I have an appointment with Dr. Firman. N: What is your number, please? P: My number is 10. N: There are three patients before you, please wait a moment. Well call your name when it is your turn to be seen. P: All right. Thank you. N: You're welcome. ......................15 minutes later ......................... N: Mrs. Smith. Dr. Firman is ready for you in room three. Please come this way. P: All right. N: Now please take off your shoes and lie down on the bed. The doctor will be here in a minute. P: OK. Thank you.

Vocabulary wait = appointment =

Patient Assessment 1 N: Do you drink coffee? P: Yes. N: How many cups of coffee do you drink per day? P: I drink a cup almost every morning with breakfast. N: Did you ever use drugs? P: No, Ive never used any drugs. N: Do you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, or diabetes? P: My father died of lung cancer at the age of 68. No other family members I know of, have died or had cancer. N: What medications are you on now? P: Im on Zoloft for mild depression and moderate anxiety.

Vocabulary almost = diabetes = mild=

Patient Assessment 2 N: Do you have any chronic illnesses? P: Yes, I have asthma. N: Have you ever had any operations? P: Yes, I had my tonsils out when I was 15. N: Are you taking any medications? P: Im taking Ibuprofen and I use an inhaler whenever I feel short of breath. N: Do you have any allergies to medications? P: I am allergic to Penicillin. N: Do you currently smoke? P: Yes. N: How many cigarettes do you smoke per day? P: I smoke 1-2 in the morning with my coffee and on the way to work.

Vocabulary major = chronic = asthma =

Patient Assessment 3 N: May I have your name, please? P: Its Mrs. Bisrina. N: How old are you? P: Twenty-one. N: Are you working? P: Yes. N: What is your occupation, please? P: Im a secretary. N: Are you single or married? P: I'm single. N: What is your nationality? P: Australian. N: May I have your address, please? P: Sure, its 112 m Hill Road, London S.E. N: And your phone number, please? P: It's 089-7648277 N: And what is the nature of your visit? P: I have had a fever and a chesty cough for the last three days.

Vocabulary occupation = address = chesty cough =

I have pain in my chest. N: What happened? P: I have a pain in my chest. N: How long have your had it? P: About 5 minutes ago and its getting worse. N: Please sit here. I will call a doctor. P: But nurse, I have a squeezing pressure in my chest. Could you give me something? N: OK, Ill give you some oxygen. Please try to relax. The doctor will be here very soon.

Vocabulary chest= worse = ( bad, badly, ill) squeeze= pressure= relax =

A patient comes to the hospital. N: Good morning, may I help you? P: Yes, I would like to see a doctor, please. N: Are you a new patient here? P: Yes. This is my first time here. N: Please fill out this form. Are you allergic to any medication? P: No, I am not. N: And what would you like to see the doctor about, please? P: I have had diarrhea for the last 2 days.

Vocabulary allergic = medication = diarrhea=

Visitor sign-in book. (N = Nurse V = Visitor) N: Good morning, may I help you? V: Good morning. I am here to visit my sister. She is in room 919. N: Oh, is Mrs. Bisrina your sister? V: Yes, thats her. N: This is our visitor sign-in book. Please sign your name here. Write the patients name here and your check-in and checkout time here. V: What are the visiting hours? N: Our visiting hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Family members can stay until 9 p.m. Mr. Bishops room is down the hall to the right. V: Thank you. And thank you for taking care of her.

Vocabulary sign = check-in time = check-out time= visiting hours=

About hospital I.D card P: Excuse me. Is this the Obstetric Department? N: Yes, it is. May I help you? P: I have an appointment at 9 o'clock. N: Do you have a hospital I.D card? P: No, I dont. Where can I get one? N : Please go to the registration desk. Tell them that you need a hospital I.D. card. Come back here after you get your card. ----------------- The patient returns -----------------P: I got the hospital I.D. card. N: Please have a seat in the waiting room. We will call your name when the doctor is ready. P: How long is the wait? N: About 15 minutes, mam.

Vocabulary Obstetric Department = appointment= after= seat= waiting room= ready=