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

What does the prefix tri- mean, as in “triceps”?

1. AMany
2. BFour
3. CThree
4. DTwo

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

1. AGood or normal
2. BExcessive or above normal
3. CAbsent or lacking
4. DBad or poor

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Washing your hands will reduce the number of germs.”

1. AKeep the same
2. BMake larger
3. CMake smaller
4. DCount exactly

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse gave an accurate handover report.”

1. AShort and simple
2. BLong and detailed
3. CCorrect
4. DLate and rushed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the rationale for the procedure.”

1. AThe reason behind it
2. BThe risks only
3. CThe length of time it will take
4. DThe price

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient is terminally ill and is receiving hospice care.”

1. AHas a mild illness that will pass on its own
2. BHas been ill for the first time
3. CHas recovered from a serious illness
4. DHas an illness that will cause death

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “Before giving any medication, the nurse must ___ the patient’s identity using two identifiers.”

1. Averify
2. Bestimate
3. Coverlook
4. Dassume

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The injury is bilateral and proximal.”

1. AOn one side, and near the trunk
2. BOn both sides, and near the trunk
3. COn one side, and far from the trunk
4. DOn both sides, and far from the trunk