Test of Essential Academic Skills English and Language Usage

A label is taped to the oxygen tank in the supply closet. [It's] gauge must be checked before morning rounds. The clipboard hangs from a hook on the door.

The charge nurse explained how a missed meal can [effect] a patient's blood sugar. She wrote the warning on the diet card. The card stays in the front of the chart.

Every resident may join the evening walk [accept] those on bed rest. The aide posts the list beside the elevator. Walkers are lined up along the wall.

The new thermometer reads a tenth of a degree higher [then] the old one. Both devices sit in the same drawer. Staff compare them at the start of the shift.

A [lose] wristband can slip off during a transfer. The clerk tightens the clip before the patient leaves the bay. A spare band is kept in the top drawer.

The supervisor asked [weather] the ramp would stay open during the storm. She checked the radio before she answered. A wet-floor sign already stood by the door.

A reminder is taped to the skills-lab door. [Your] expected in the lab by eight, and you should sign the sheet. Extra gowns hang on the rack inside.

The vial was [to] cold to hold without a glove. The tech set it back on the metal tray. A towel lay folded beside the sink.

The chart belongs to the resident [who's] room is at the end of the hall. A name card is taped above the bed. The door is kept partly open.

The dietitian will [advice] the patient about sodium before discharge. A one-page pamphlet goes in the folder. The appointment is written on the whiteboard.

The night aide had [all ready] checked the oxygen tubing before dawn. The flow sheet shows the time. A new cannula is sealed in its package.

Staff wipe the intake counter [everyday] before the first patient arrives. The cloth is stored under the sink. A fresh bottle of cleaner stands beside it.

The instructor asked students to [site] the handbook page in their notes. The number belongs in the left margin. Highlighters are kept in a cup on the desk.

The aide walked [passed] the linen closet and turned at the nurses' station. A cart blocked the next doorway. She waited until the path was clear.

The protocol says the patient should [lay] still during the scan. A pillow supports the neck. The technologist watches from the window.

The resident to [who] the note was sent had already left for imaging. The clerk placed the page in the chart. A copy stayed at the desk.

The social worker will [council] the family about home care. The meeting is set for Thursday afternoon. Chairs are already arranged in the small conference room.

On this order, vital signs should [proceed] the medication dose. The nurse records both times on the flow sheet. A clock hangs above the medication cart.

The questionnaire is meant to [illicit] a clear description of the pain. The patient circles one number from zero to ten. A pencil is tied to the clipboard.

A short break can lift [moral] during a long shift. The lounge has one quiet chair and a dim lamp. Staff sign out before they sit down.

Only authorized [personal] may enter the medication room. The door locks when it closes. A badge reader is mounted at eye level.

The patient should [breath] slowly while the cuff inflates. The aide counts the seconds aloud. The gauge needle climbs in a steady line.

The blood pressure cuff should stay [stationery] while the reading is taken. Movement can change the number. The patient rests the arm on a pillow.

The kitchen will place sugar-free pudding on the late tray as the [desert]. The label faces outward. A spoon is wrapped in a napkin.

Please [assure] that both side rails are up before you leave the room. A small sign on the bed frame states the same rule. The call button rests within reach.

The evening snack should [compliment] the prescribed diet rather than replace a meal. The menu card lists both portions. Juice cups are stacked beside the napkins.

The revised order calls for [less] tablets at bedtime. The pharmacist circled the new number. The bottle stays in the locked cabinet.

A large [amount] of visitors waited in the lobby before visiting hours. The clerk opened the inner door at two. Name stickers sat in a tray on the counter.

The patient slept [good] after the evening medication. The aide dimmed the lamp and closed the curtain. A note about the quiet hour is posted by the switch.

The sample [could of] been warmer than the lab allows. The tech placed it in the refrigerator at once. A timer was set for twenty minutes.

From the instructor's silence, the student [implied] that the quiz would be short. The class opened notebooks anyway. A clock ticked above the whiteboard.

An [averse] reaction kept the patient in the clinic for another hour. The nurse recorded the symptoms on the chart. Water was offered in a paper cup.

The field trip includes a stop at the state [capital] building to see the legislative chamber. Students will meet the bus at noon. Permission slips are due on Friday.

The [principle] reason for the delay was a missing consent form. The clerk called the office twice. The patient waited in a chair by the window.

The aide made a [conscience] effort to speak softly in the hallway. A patient was resting with the door open. The linen cart rolled on rubber wheels.

The intake kit holds [gauze tape, and gloves] in a clear pouch. The clerk checks the pouch before each appointment. A spare pouch sits in the cabinet.

[After the alarm sounded the aide] checked the call light at the far bed. The bulb above the door was still lit. She reset the switch and wrote the time.

[Dr. Okonkwo the night hospitalist signed] the diet order before midnight. A copy was placed in the chart. The kitchen received the change by fax.

One [patients] wristband was missing a barcode. The clerk printed a new band before the transport team arrived. The old band went into the shredder.

The aide greeted the patient at the door and said, [Please sit down.] She then pointed to the chair beside the scale. A paper drape covered the exam table.

[The lab called, the sample was labeled] before it left the clinic. The courier signed the log at the desk. A copy of the requisition stayed in the chart.

The front drawer holds three [tools a penlight, a reflex hammer, and a tape measure]. The nurse checks them at the start of the shift. A spare battery is taped inside the drawer.

[Wash your hands the sign reads] above the sink in the medication room. A stack of paper towels sits on the shelf. The soap dispenser is mounted on the wall.

The [nurses] lounge, shared by the night nurses, is past the clean utility room. A sign asks staff to rinse their mugs. The refrigerator is labeled by shift.

[The hallway was quiet, however, the call light] flashed above room 12. The aide answered it at once. She recorded the request on the shift note.

[During the first hour of the morning shift the clerk] sorts the incoming faxes. Each page is stamped with the time. Urgent pages go in a red folder.

[The chart, that was missing a signature, stayed] on the desk until the provider returned. Other charts had already been filed. A sticky note marked the blank line.

The patient [does'nt] need a second gown for the short exam. One gown is folded on the table. A robe hangs on the back of the door.

The patient asked, [Where should I wait?] The clerk pointed to the chairs under the clock. A magazine lay on the nearest seat.

[The hallway was crowded, the linen cart] could not pass the stretchers. The aide waited by the supply door. A second cart was parked in the alcove.

Before the skills check, each student must bring [the following a watch with a second hand, a pen, and a photo badge]. The instructor checks the items at the door. Late arrivals wait until the next session.

[Maya please check] the label before you hand over the cup. The name should match the wristband. A second nurse watches the handoff.

[The nurse recorded the temperature and the aide] noted the time on the same line. Both numbers were easy to read. The log stayed on the clipboard.

[The pharmacist, checked] the allergy list before filling the order. The label printed on yellow paper. The patient signed the pickup log.

The clinic will close on [Friday March 6, 2026 for] staff training. A notice is taped to the entrance. Patients were called earlier in the week.

The clinic offers a [follow up] visit within ten days of discharge. The date is written on the after-visit page. Patients may call to change the time.

The shuttle stops at [Maple Clinic, 10 Oak, River Clinic, 14 Elm, and Lake Clinic, 8 Pine]. Riders should be outside five minutes early. The driver calls each stop.

The nurse looked up from the desk and asked, "[Would you hand me the chart.]" A student passed it across the counter. The nurse checked the name on the tab.

The aide gave a [calm clear] explanation of the hearing test. The patient repeated the steps without help. The headphones were wiped afterward.

The clinic posted a notice by the stairs. [Because the elevator was out of service.] A staff member stood at the landing to give directions.

[The pickup window is closed drivers must] circle back to the side lane. A sign gives the reopening time. Cones mark the turn.

The stack of consent forms [are] on the clerk's desk. Each form needs a date and a signature. A pen is tied to the clipboard.

Neither the nurse nor the aides [was] in the room when the alarm sounded. The charge nurse stepped in from the hall. The alarm stopped within a minute.

Each vial in the tray has [their] own labeled cap. The tech checks the match before storage. Caps that do not match go into a reject bin.

[Wrapped in foil, the aide handed the sandwich] before the evening meal. The soup stayed covered as well. A napkin was tucked under the spoon.

The discharge goals are [to rest, to drink fluids, and walking each day]. The nurse reviewed them aloud. A copy went home in the folder.

If a student wants to enter the lab, [you] must wear a badge. The rule is posted beside the card reader. Visitors sign in at the desk.

[Hurrying down the hall, the samples slipped] from the tray. The tech stopped to pick them up. None of the tubes had opened.

[There is two basins] in the utility sink, and both are labeled. One is for clean water. The other is for rinse water.

The message was sent to [Priya and she] before the meeting. Both names appear on the email. The clerk printed a copy for the folder.

The role requires [measuring doses, recording times, and to call the pharmacy]. A checklist hangs above the counter. New staff review it on the first day.

[Checked the label twice before] the medication left the pharmacy window. The second nurse initialed the log. The patient left with a written dose on the bottle.

[The swelling had eased the ice pack] could come off for ten minutes. The nurse set a timer. The patient kept the limb on a pillow.

The criteria for an acceptable sample [is] printed on the cooler lid. Temperature and labeling are both on the list. A nurse checks them before the courier leaves.

When Alex handed Jordan the printout, [he] circled the abnormal value. The page was still warm from the printer. A second copy stayed in the tray.

The tech [almost washed all] the trays before the lunch cart arrived. Two trays were still in the sink. She finished them after the cart left.

The training covers both [how to lift a patient and transferring] a patient to a chair. Practice follows the short lecture. Mats are stored in the corner.

Everyone in the two labs [have] a badge on a retractable reel. Security checks the badges at the inner door. Spare reels are kept in a drawer.

The afternoon pulse was faster [than the morning chart]. The nurse compared the two numbers. Both were written in the same column.

The patient [didn't want no visitors] during the quiet hour. The aide posted the request on the door. Family members waited in the lounge.

The student poured the solution [careful] into the graduated cylinder. The meniscus sat at the 40-milliliter line. The instructor watched from the side.

Yesterday the lab tech calibrated the scale before the clinic opened. She [checks] the zero mark while the supervisor watched. The certificate was filed in the binder.

The monitor [who] beeped was in room 4, not in the hallway. A nurse silenced it after checking the leads. The patient was talking with a visitor.

[The only treatment room which faces the courtyard] stays cool in the morning. Blinds are lowered after ten. A small fan sits on the counter.

The news about the schedule change [are] posted on the staff board. The paper is dated this morning. Pins hold each corner.

[Due to the fact that the sample was warm, the lab repeated the test.] The second result was filed beside the first. The courier was asked to use a colder pack next time.

The clinic sent [an advance warning ahead of time] about the water shutoff. The message went out on Tuesday. Bottled water was placed at the desk.

The nurse needs one sentence for a note the patient will take home. The note should say when to call about a fever. The rest of the page lists the clinic phone number.

A nurse is adding one line to a handoff note for the next nurse, not for the patient. The line should report a fever of 101 degrees and say what to do if it continues. The rest of the note lists medications.

The first blood pressure reading was high. ______, the second reading, taken after five quiet minutes, was inside the expected range. The nurse documented both numbers.

A pipe had leaked beside the medication room. ______, the floor was blocked off until it was mopped and dried. A yellow sign stood at each end of the hall.

The patient reported a headache that started after lunch. ______, the patient reported blurred vision in the left eye. The nurse recorded both symptoms before calling the provider.

Soap dispensers are mounted at every sink. Paper towels sit on open shelves, and alcohol wipes are stocked in each exam room. A checklist on the door reminds staff to refill these items before the clinic opens.

The evening dose was given thirty minutes late because the pharmacy delivery arrived after six. The nurse documented the actual time and the reason.

The discharge summary should be [brief and short in length] so patients can reread it at home. Long quotations from the chart are left out. The final page lists phone numbers only.

The home exercise note now says only, "Do some walking sometimes." The therapist wants one sentence the patient can follow without guessing. The rest of the note explains how to hold the cane.

Patients are asked to arrive early [in order to the filling out of] paperwork before the visit. Clipboards are ready at the front desk. The first appointment is at eight.

The clinic wants a notice for adults in the waiting room about silencing phones. The notice should be polite and direct. It will be posted beside the check-in desk.

First, the nurse confirms the patient's name and date of birth. ______, the nurse scans the wristband and matches it to the medication label. The dose is given only after both checks agree.

The patient described the pain as ______, coming and going through the afternoon rather than staying constant. The nurse marked the pattern on the chart. A heat pack was offered between episodes.

The patient was ______ to receive the injection and asked several questions before agreeing. The nurse waited and answered each one. The dose was given only after the patient consented.

The incident report was ______, covering the facts in a few plain sentences and leaving out repeated details. The supervisor could read it in a minute. A longer chart note was stored separately.

The lab posted a ______ result and noted that the final report would follow after the second test. The nurse did not treat the early number as the last word. The chart flagged the value as incomplete.

Patients are asked to ______ to the fluid limit written on the diet card, even when they feel thirsty in the evening. The aide reviews the number at dinner. A marked cup is kept on the tray.

The provider described the skin finding as ______, explaining that it was harmless and needed no treatment. The patient was still offered a printed summary. A follow-up visit was optional.

The rash faded at the first visit, but a ______ check two weeks later showed that it had returned. The nurse compared the two notes. A new photo was added to the chart.

The evening intake was ______, meeting the goal on the diet card without going over it. The aide recorded the total in milliliters. The cup was rinsed and put away.