Hoja de ejercicios de Vocabulario sanitario (exámenes de acceso) con soluciones

What does the suffix -osis mean, as in “fibrosis”?

1. ATumour
2. BInflammation
3. CSurgical removal of tissue
4. DAbnormal condition

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water.”

1. AOnce every few days
2. BOnly with cold water
3. CQuickly and lightly
4. DCompletely

What does the suffix -ology mean?

1. ASwelling of
2. BThe study of
3. CThe surgical removal of
4. DFear of

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The edges of the wound were necrotic.”

1. AHealing well and pink in colour
2. BProducing thick pus
3. CMade up of dead tissue
4. DBleeding heavily

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The unit has strict protocols for infection control.”

1. AOfficial procedures or rules
2. BStaff uniforms
3. CYearly budgets
4. DSeparate buildings

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor will discontinue the drug if the rash spreads.”

1. AStop
2. BIncrease
3. CChange the brand of
4. DRestart

What does the term osteoarthritis mean?

1. AInflammation of the nerves of the arm
2. BRemoval of a joint
3. CA condition of the bones and joints with joint inflammation
4. DSoftening of the muscles

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

1. AWidespread, not limited to one area
2. BLimited to one area, not widespread
3. CSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull
4. DConstant, not coming and going