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

What does the prefix eu- mean, as in “euthyroid”?

1. AAbsent or lacking
2. BGood or normal
3. CExcessive or above normal
4. DBad or poor

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The deep cut needed six sutures.”

1. AOintments
2. BStitches
3. CBandages
4. DSplints

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient is alert and talking with her family.”

1. AAwake and aware
2. BConfused and lost
3. CAsleep and quiet
4. DUpset and crying

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The nurse recorded the patient’s intake and output.”

1. AVisitors coming and going
2. BMedicines given and refused
3. CCalories eaten and calories burned
4. DFluids taken in and fluids lost

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patient safety is paramount.”

1. AExpensive
2. BDifficult to achieve
3. COptional
4. DMost important

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was cooperative during the examination.”

1. ARefusing all care offered by the staff
2. BVery sleepy
3. CConfused and lost
4. DWilling to follow instructions

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

1. ASeeing or hearing things that are not there
2. BHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence
3. CFeeling intense fear in crowded places
4. DBeing unable to remember recent events

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “On review the patient was afebrile and normotensive.”

1. AA fever, and a high blood pressure reading
2. BNo fever, and low blood pressure
3. CA fever, and normal blood pressure
4. DNo fever, and normal blood pressure