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

Which body part does the root ophthalm/o refer to?

1. ANose
2. BEar
3. CEye
4. DMouth

What does the suffix -malacia mean, as in “osteomalacia”?

1. ASoftening
2. BBreaking
3. CThinning
4. DHardening

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The wound was superficial, so it healed quickly.”

1. AInfected
2. BOn the surface; not deep
3. CDeep into the tissue and serious
4. DBleeding heavily

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse treated the dying patient with great compassion.”

1. ACare for suffering and a wish to help
2. BStrictness and firm discipline
3. CIndifference and a complete lack of interest
4. DImpatience and a need to hurry

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mild swelling is an adverse effect of this drug.”

1. AHelpful
2. BRare and harmless
3. CHarmful or unwanted
4. DExpected and desired

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was given an enema before the bowel test.”

1. AA tablet placed under the tongue
2. BA tube passed into the stomach through the nose
3. CFluid put into the rectum to empty the bowel
4. DAn injection into the space around the spine

What does the term colectomy mean?

1. AVisual examination of the colon with a scope
2. BRemoval of all or part of the colon
3. CInflammation of the lining of the colon
4. DCreation of an opening from the colon

Which word is the opposite of anterior?

1. ASuperior
2. BMedial
3. CLateral
4. DPosterior