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

Which body part does the root gingiv/o refer to, as in “gingivitis”?

1. ALips
2. BTongue
3. CGums
4. DTeeth

What does the prefix hyper- mean, as in “hypertension”?

1. AWithout
2. BBelow normal or deficient
3. CSlow
4. DAbove normal or excessive

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test showed a deficiency of iron.”

1. AAn excess
2. BA lack or shortage
3. CA dangerous form
4. DA normal amount

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient now meets the criteria for discharge.”

1. AWishes stated by the family
2. BForms that must be signed by the patient
3. CFees that must be paid
4. DStandards used to judge or decide

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The new barcode system will enhance medication safety.”

1. ASlow down
2. BReplace completely
3. CImprove
4. DMeasure exactly

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Place the patient in the supine position.”

1. ALying flat on the stomach, face down
2. BSitting upright at ninety degrees
3. CLying flat on the back, face up
4. DLying on the left side

Which word is the opposite of hypertrophy?

1. AAtrophy
2. BDystrophy
3. CNecrosis
4. DHyperplasia

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection was systemic.”

1. ACaused by a system error
2. BEasily cured with rest
3. CAffecting the whole body
4. DLimited to one small area