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Nursing Writing Tests 6 - 10
WRITING TEST 6
Time allowed:
Reading Time : 05 Minutes
Writing : 40 Minutes
Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.
Case Notes:
Patient Details:
Medical Background:
2009 food poisoning spent one month at the hospital (New Life)
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However, she still walks with support. Blood pressure normal on discharge.
Writing task:
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Anna D Souza,
Senior Nurse at Old Age Nursing Home, 155 Commercial Street, London,
who will be responsible for Mrs. Emily Ryans continued care at the nursing home.
In your answer:
WRITING TEST 7
Time allowed:
Reading Time : 05 Minutes
Writing : 40 Minutes
Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.
Case Notes:
You are Shelly Kate, a qualified nursing sister, working with the STAR Nursing
Care Agency. Natasha Dobby is a patient in your care. Read the case notes
Social Background
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Medical History:
16 July 2012
16 July 2012
17 July 2012
18 July 2012
23 July 2012
25 July 2012
Her husband wants someone to come to their house to help her with gaining
mobility and with performing exercises to help speed up the recovery process. He is
not really able to assist her with walking because he uses a walking stick himself.
Writing Task
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Mrs. Margaret, Head Nurse
at Dowell Hospital, Ground Floor, 111-117 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 to
request that a physiotherapist is sent to the patients house to help her with her
recovery.
In your answer:
Expand on the relevant case notes to explain the patients background and
medical history and the assistance requested.
WRITING TEST 8
Time allowed:
Reading Time : 05 Minutes
Writing : 40 Minutes
Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.
You are Daniela Nichole, a qualified nursing sister, working with Apollo Health
Social Background
Widow lives with her daughter, Katie, who visits the hospital regularly.
Injury to the spinal cord noted - suffered from pain and an intense stinging
Loss of movement
Her daughter wants someone to come to their house to personally care for her.
Writing Task
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Ms Kenzy Jaida,
Head Nurse at Royal Perth Nursing Agency, 6 Selby Street, Shenton Park,
Western Australia, 6008 to request that a nurse is sent to the patients house to
In your answer:
WRITING TEST 9
Time allowed:
Reading Time : 05 Minutes
Writing : 40 Minutes
Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.
You are Molly Tia, a qualified nursing sister, working with ERR Health Agency.
Social Background
Medical History:
Treated successfully
Admitted to the hospital due to nausea, vomiting and right upper quadrant
abdominal pain
Condition is normal
Her husband requested for a nurse to come to the house for her personal care.
Writing Task
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Ms Christina Dakota,
Head Nurse at Mavin Nursing Agency, Level 24, 1 Market Street, Sydney,
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NSW 2000 to request that a nurse is sent to the patients house for personal care.
In your answer
Expand on the relevant case notes to explain his background and medical history
WRITING TEST 10
Time allowed:
Reading Time : 05 Minutes
Writing : 40 Minutes
Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.
You are Chelsea Jade, a qualified head of nursing, working with Supra Health
Social Background
No children
Jennifer Amana, her neighbor, is very friendly, visits her in hospital daily
Medical History:
Admitted to the hospital due to severe pain in the stomach- 12 Feb 2005
12 April, 2005.
12 July, 2009.
Admitted to the hospital due to an injury to the left knee and ankle, as well as an
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Suffered from pain and an intense stinging sensation, and inflammation of the skin
20 July, 2009.
Writing Task
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Ms Nichole Davidson,
Head Nurse at Old Age Nursing Home, Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000, to request that a nurse is sent to the patients house to help
In your answer:
Sample Letter 6
Anna D Souza
London
(Todays date)
Mrs. Emily Ryan, who was admitted into our New Life Hospital, was diagnosed with an
infected spleen. A severe viral infection (splenomegaly) was noted which required
immediate attention.
The patient is a widower and has one daughter who is married and works as a lecturer, the
one who brought her to the hospital. She also has a brother who visits regularly.
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Apart from a problem related to food poisoning which occurred once and high blood
pressure (the patient still has high BP), Mrs. Ryan has no previous medical history.
The patient was prescribed aspirin 100 mg (post-operatively) and advised to continue the
use of pneumococcal (pneumovax), meningococcal and haemophilus influenzae type b
(Hib) vaccines. There will strictly be no contact with water and dressing on the surgery site
is requested to be done daily. Follow-up FBE tests are recommended as well.
It is suggested that the patient should not perform vigorous exercises and that the patient
should avoid travelling until they have made a full recovery.
Yours sincerely
Charge Nurse
Sample Letter 7
Mrs Margaret
Dowell Hospital
Surry Hills
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NSW 2010
(Todays date)
Dear Margaret
Mrs Natasha Dobby, who underwent hip fractured surgery on 17th of July, is being discharged
into your care. On 16th of July, she tripped over and fell down, badly injuring her hip. On
diagnosis, broken pieces were noted which called for immediate action. Surgery was performed
successfully. The patient was shifted to a specialized geriatric-orthopedic rehabilitation ward on
18th of July when the condition was noted to be a bit normal.
Rehabilitation treatment was initiated and was offered mobilization (the patient was encouraged
to do exercises which promote strength and recovery). By July 23, the patient was able to walk
short distances with the help from her husband. She requires extra help. Her husband wants a
physiotherapist to come to their house to assist her in gaining much more mobility (for her
speedy recovery). Her husband is not able to assist her as he himself walks with a walking stick.
Please, send a physiotherapist from your agency to the patients house to help the patient
recover sooner. Please, contact her husband on the number: +61 2 9126 9264. Her addressed is
added too. Her Address: 201/275 Alfred St, North Sydney, NSW 2060.
Yours sincerely
Shelly Kate
Sample Letter 8
Kenzy Jaida
6 Selby Street
Shenton Park
(Todays date)
Mrs Catherine Tracy was admitted into our Apollo Health Agency due to serious injury to her
backbone on 19th September, 2009. The patient was suffering from pain or an intense stinging
(sensation must have been caused due to the damaged nerve fibres in the spinal cord). Other
changes that which were noted include loss of movement and loss of bowel or bladder control.
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The patient had difficulty in balancing or walking properly for a couple of days. It took more than
a week for the patient to get recovered to a certain extent. By Oct 25, the patient began to show
some signs of improvement. The patient was able to walk with the help of her daughter who
used to come regularly to see her.
The patient was discharged from the hospital on 15th November. The patient was doing well.
There were no problems (apart from usual complaints of pain in the neck which would perhaps
take some more time to go off). Her daughter wants someone to come to their house to care
for her personally.
Please, note that Catherine Tracy has BP and sugar problems too.
Yours sincerely
Daniela Nichole
Sample Letter 9
Sydney
Nursing Writing Tests 6 - 10
NSW 2000
(Todays date)
Mrs Elma Edith was admitted into our Health Centre on 17th June 2010 on complaints of
nausea, vomiting and quadrant abdominal pain. On examination it was noted that the patient
was suffering from cirrhosis (early stage / there were no complications). The patient complained
of weight loss too (lost almost 3 Kg body weight).
The patient was kept in the hospital for 20 days. During this time, the patient didnt complain of
any pain. As there was no need of any surgery, so it had not been performed.
The patients condition was normal at the time of discharge from the hospital on 8th of July. Her
husband requested for a nurse to come to their house for her personal care too.
Please, take a note of this too that Elma Edith is a patient of high BP. She has been suffering
from BP problems for about 10 years now.
Yours sincerely
Molly Tia
Sample Letter 10
(Todays date)
Mrs Reyna Sally was admitted into our health care home on 12th July, 2009 due to injuries to
her left knee, ankle and to the head (She has got spectacles but she is not used to wearing that.
The patient fell from the stairs and injured herself badly).
At the time of admission the patient was complaining of pain or intense stinging sensation of the
inflammation of the skin. The patient was facing difficulty in walking because of the injury to the
knee. It took almost 8 days for the patient to get well to the normal condition.
The patient showed signs of recovery and was given discharge on 20 July, 2009. The patient
requested for personal care by the nurse too.
Please, take a note of this too that Reyna Sally is a patient of BP as well. She has been suffering
from BP problems since 2003.
Yours sincerely
Chelsea Jade