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

What does the root xer/o mean, as in “xerostomia”?

1. AWet
2. BDry
3. CHot
4. DSore

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

1. ADeep into the tissue and serious
2. BInfected
3. COn the surface; not deep
4. DBleeding heavily

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Diabetes is a chronic condition.”

1. ALong-lasting
2. BSudden and brief
3. CContagious
4. DEasily cured

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

1. AVery sleepy
2. BWilling to follow instructions
3. CConfused and lost
4. DRefusing all care offered by the staff

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The unit has strict protocols for infection control.”

1. ASeparate buildings
2. BYearly budgets
3. CStaff uniforms
4. DOfficial procedures or rules

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was incontinent of urine during the night.”

1. AFeeling pain when passing it
2. BUnable to control the passing of it
3. CUnable to pass it at all
4. DPassing very large amounts of it at night

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

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

Which term means “pertaining to under the skin”?

1. AIntradermal
2. BTranscutaneous
3. CEpidermal
4. DSubcutaneous