NAATI CCL Russian practice dialogues with audio and model answers

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Angina and GTN Spray Usage Instructions

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1. 1 · GP · English

   Mr. Sokolov, can you describe the chest discomfort you've been having, and when it usually starts?

   Model interpretation · Russian

   Господин Соколов, можете описать неприятные ощущения в груди, которые вас беспокоят, и сказать, когда они обычно начинаются?

   What an examiner checks (3)

   • Mr Sokolov addressed
   • question: describe chest discomfort
   • question: when discomfort usually starts

   Easy to miss: Keep both parts of the question: the nature of the discomfort and when it starts.

2. 2 · Patient · Russian

   Обычно боль в груди появляется, когда я поднимаюсь по лестнице или тороплюсь на автобус. Она как будто давит, отдаёт в левую руку, и проходит через несколько минут, если я останавливаюсь и отдыхаю.

   Model interpretation · English

   The chest pain usually comes on when I climb stairs or rush to catch a bus. It feels like pressure, spreads to my left arm, and goes away after a few minutes if I stop and rest.

   What an examiner checks (6)

   • Chest pain usually occurs when climbing stairs
   • Pain also occurs when rushing to catch a bus
   • Pressure-like pain
   • Pain spreads to left arm
   • Pain resolves after a few minutes
   • Relief requires stopping and resting

   Easy to miss: The pain spreads to the left arm and settles with rest after a few minutes.

3. 3 · GP · English

   This sounds like angina — chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. I'll prescribe a GTN spray to use under your tongue during episodes.

   Model interpretation · Russian

   Это похоже на стенокардию — боль в груди из-за уменьшения притока крови к сердцу. Я выпишу вам спрей GTN, который нужно распылять под язык во время приступов.

   What an examiner checks (5)

   • Sounds like angina
   • Angina is chest pain
   • Cause is reduced blood flow to heart
   • Doctor will prescribe GTN spray
   • Spray used under tongue during episodes

   Easy to miss: Angina means стенокардия, and the spray goes under the tongue.

4. 4 · Patient · Russian

   Спасибо, доктор. А сколько раз в день я могу его использовать?

   Model interpretation · English

   Thank you, doctor. How many times a day can I use it?

   What an examiner checks (3)

   • Thanks doctor
   • question: permitted number of uses
   • question: frequency per day

   Easy to miss: The patient asks about uses per day, not doses during one episode.

5. 5 · GP · English

   You can use it up to three times, five minutes apart, if the pain continues. If it doesn't ease after three doses, call triple zero immediately.

   Model interpretation · Russian

   Если боль не проходит, можно использовать спрей до трёх раз с интервалом в пять минут. Если после трёх доз боль не ослабевает, немедленно звоните по номеру ноль-ноль-ноль.

   What an examiner checks (5)

   • Up to three uses
   • Five-minute intervals
   • Repeat only if pain continues
   • Pain not easing after three doses
   • Call 000 immediately if pain does not ease

   Easy to miss: Keep the five-minute intervals and emergency number 000; do not turn three doses into a daily limit.

6. 6 · Patient · Russian

   Понятно. А есть ли какие-то побочные эффекты, о которых мне нужно знать заранее?

   Model interpretation · English

   I see. Are there any side effects I need to know about beforehand?

   What an examiner checks (3)

   • Patient indicates understanding
   • question: any side effects
   • question: what patient needs to know beforehand

   Easy to miss: Keep this as a question about possible side effects, not a report of symptoms.

7. 7 · GP · English

   Some people feel dizzy or get a headache after using it. Sit down before spraying, and don't drive until you know how it affects you.

   Model interpretation · Russian

   У некоторых людей после применения спрея бывает головокружение или головная боль. Перед тем как распылить спрей, сядьте и не садитесь за руль, пока не узнаете, как он на вас действует.

   What an examiner checks (4)

   • Some people experience dizziness
   • Headache may occur after use
   • Sit down before spraying
   • Do not drive until effects on patient are known

   Easy to miss: The instruction is to sit before spraying and avoid driving until the individual effects are known.

8. 8 · Patient · Russian

   Хорошо, буду осторожен. Мне нужно ограничить физическую активность, или можно продолжать заниматься спортом как обычно?

   Model interpretation · English

   All right, I'll be careful. Do I need to limit my physical activity, or can I keep exercising as usual?

   What an examiner checks (3)

   • Patient will be careful
   • question: need to limit physical activity
   • question: can continue exercising as usual

   Easy to miss: Preserve the choice between limiting activity and continuing exercise as usual.

9. 9 · GP · English

   You can stay active, but avoid sudden strenuous exercise. I'm referring you to a cardiologist at Liverpool Hospital for further tests next Thursday.

   Model interpretation · Russian

   Вы можете оставаться физически активным, но избегайте резких интенсивных нагрузок. Я направляю вас к кардиологу в Ливерпульскую больницу на дополнительные обследования в следующий четверг.

   What an examiner checks (5)

   • Can remain active
   • Avoid sudden strenuous exercise
   • Doctor is referring patient to cardiologist
   • Referral is to Liverpool Hospital
   • Further tests next Thursday

   Easy to miss: Preserve next Thursday and Liverpool Hospital, and do not turn the exercise advice into a ban on all activity.

10. 10 · Patient · Russian

    Спасибо. Мне нужно будет взять с собой какие-то документы или результаты предыдущих анализов?

    Model interpretation · English

    Thank you. Will I need to bring any documents or previous test results with me?

    What an examiner checks (3)

    • Patient expresses thanks
    • question: need to bring documents
    • question: need to bring previous test results

    Easy to miss: The patient asks about both documents and previous test results.

11. 11 · GP · English

    Bring your Medicare card and any previous test results. I'll also give you a script for daily medication to reduce future episodes.

    Model interpretation · Russian

    Возьмите с собой карту Medicare и все имеющиеся результаты предыдущих обследований. Я также выпишу вам рецепт на лекарство для ежедневного приёма, чтобы приступы в дальнейшем возникали реже.

    What an examiner checks (5)

    • Bring Medicare card
    • Bring any previous test results
    • Doctor will also provide prescription
    • Medication taken daily
    • Purpose is to reduce future episodes

    Easy to miss: Here, script means prescription, and the additional medication is taken daily.

12. 12 · Patient · Russian

    Хорошо, обязательно возьму всё необходимое. Спасибо большое за подробное объяснение, доктор.

    Model interpretation · English

    All right, I'll make sure I bring everything I need. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation, doctor.

    What an examiner checks (3)

    • Patient agrees
    • Will make sure to bring everything needed
    • Thanks doctor for detailed explanation

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