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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient felt nausea after the anaesthetic.”

1. AA complete loss of appetite
2. BA feeling of the room spinning
3. CA feeling of needing to vomit
4. DA sharp pain in the stomach

What does the root ur/o refer to, as in “urology”?

1. ASweat or the sweat glands
2. BUrine or the urinary tract
3. CBile or the gallbladder
4. DBlood or the blood vessels of the body

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

1. ABehind
2. BAbove
3. CBeside
4. DBelow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will palpate the abdomen.”

1. AListen to with a stethoscope
2. BTap with a hammer
3. CExamine by touch
4. DLook at closely

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

1. ALate and rushed
2. BShort and simple
3. CCorrect
4. DLong and detailed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. ANot taking sides
2. BUninterested in it
3. CCompletely silent
4. DVery angry

What does the term dysuria mean?

1. APassing urine frequently during the night
2. BAbsence of urine production
3. CBlood in the urine
4. DPainful or difficult urination

What does the term hyperglycaemia mean?

1. AA high level of fat in the blood
2. BA high blood sugar level
3. CA low blood sugar level
4. DA high blood pressure