OET Speaking Nurse Role Play Card – Elderly Fall / Injury
The OET Speaking test for Nurses often includes scenarios involving elderly patients, where careful communication, safety awareness, and reassurance are essential. This Elderly Fall / Injury role-play scenario is designed to help nurses confidently practice one of the most common and sensitive OET speaking situations.
In this scenario, you will take the role of a nurse in an emergency or clinical setting, speaking with an elderly patient who has experienced a fall. The patient may be anxious and worried about possible injuries. This scenario tests your ability to take a clear history, assess risk factors, provide reassurance, explain next steps safely, and avoid diagnosing — all key OET examiner focus areas.
Setting: Emergency Room / Clinic
Role Player (Patient)
- 75-year-old patient who has had a recent fall at home
- Complains of pain in the hip or wrist
- Feels shaken and anxious after the fall
- Unsure how the fall happened
- Worried about fractures or serious injury
Candidate (You – Nurse)
- Ask about how and when the fall occurred
- Assess pain location and severity
- Ask about dizziness or loss of balance
- Check use of walking aids or medications
- Reassure the patient and ensure safety
- Explain the need for medical assessment
- Avoid diagnosing and close professionally
How to Practice This OET Speaking Role Play
Read the role play card above carefully, just like in the real OET exam. Then use the audio recorder below to record your nurse response, speaking naturally and professionally. Start with empathy, ask relevant questions, avoid diagnosing or promising medication, explain the next steps clearly, and end with reassurance.
If you need help, you can download the practice PDF, read the answer script, and practice once or twice. Then come back to this page and record your voice again. You may repeat this process as many times as needed.
Click Record below and practice your response for this Elderly Fall / Injury scenario.