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

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABehind
2. BAbove
3. CBelow
4. DBeside

What does the prefix ab- mean, as in “abduction”?

1. AAround
2. BAway from
3. CToward
4. DThrough

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

1. AEye
2. BEar
3. CThroat
4. DTooth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The side effects of the new drug were negligible.”

1. ALarge and very noticeable to patients
2. BLasting for many months
3. CSo small they can be ignored
4. DDangerous to the patient

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse found a discrepancy in the end-of-shift opioid count.”

1. AA short delay
2. BA routine signature
3. CA full agreement
4. DA mismatch

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse recorded the time of onset of the chest pain.”

1. APeak
2. BBeginning
3. CEnd
4. DCause

What does the term gastrostomy mean?

1. AA cut into the stomach that is then closed
2. BInflammation of the stomach lining
3. CA surgical opening into the stomach
4. DRemoval of part of the stomach

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the patient’s concerns and arranged a meeting with the doctor.”

1. Aexaggerated
2. Backnowledged
3. Cdismissed
4. Dconcealed