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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pain was acute and began an hour ago.”

1. AMild and harmless
2. BImaginary
3. CLasting for many years
4. DSudden and severe

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mr Lee is now independent with bathing.”

1. ARefusing to do it
2. BAfraid of doing it
3. CAble to do it without help
4. DIn need of full help

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse reassured the patient before the procedure.”

1. AExamined carefully from head to toe
2. BAsked many questions
3. CGave a strong warning
4. DHelped to feel less worried

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Pain is a subjective symptom.”

1. AMeasured with an instrument such as a thermometer
2. BBased on the patient’s own experience
3. CSeen easily by other people
4. DAlways serious and urgent

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s recovery was gradual.”

1. AComplete
2. BSlow and steady
3. CUnexpected
4. DSudden

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. ABrief but complete
2. BLong and detailed
3. CFormal and written
4. DVague and general

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The new law will ___ the use of tobacco in all public buildings.”

1. Apermit
2. Bpromote
3. Cpurchase
4. Dprohibit

Which word part means “kidney”?

1. Aren/o
2. Boste/o
3. Chepat/o
4. Drhin/o