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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Your doctor will refer you to a heart specialist.”

1. ACompare
2. BSend
3. CWarn
4. DCharge

What does the root lymph/o refer to, as in “lymphoedema” (US: lymphedema)?

1. ABile and the gallbladder
2. BUrine and the kidneys
3. CLymph and the lymphatic system
4. DBlood and the blood vessels of the body

What does the suffix -rrhoea (US: -rrhea) mean, as in “diarrhoea”?

1. APain or ache
2. BSwelling
3. CBlockage
4. DFlow or discharge

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse initiated CPR as soon as the patient collapsed.”

1. ABegan
2. BWatched
3. CStopped
4. DRefused

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

1. ASurprising or unexpected
2. BHidden or concealed
3. CDoubtful or uncertain
4. DClear or obvious

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 recovered from a serious illness
3. CHas been ill for the first time
4. DHas an illness that will cause death

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The sudden drop in blood pressure was transient.”

1. ACaused by stress and lasting for many months
2. BVery severe
3. CLasting only a short time
4. DPermanent

What does the term cholecystitis mean?

1. AInflammation of the gallbladder
2. BStones blocking the common bile duct
3. CInflammation of the pancreas
4. DRemoval of the gallbladder