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

What does the prefix quadri- mean, as in “quadriceps”?

1. AFour
2. BFive
3. CThree
4. DTwo

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water.”

1. AOnce every few days
2. BOnly with cold water
3. CCompletely
4. DQuickly and lightly

What does the prefix retro- mean, as in “retroperitoneal”?

1. AAbove or over
2. BInside or within
3. CIn front or forward
4. DBehind or backward

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Influenza is transmitted by droplets from coughs and sneezes.”

1. APrevented
2. BTreated
3. CDetected
4. DPassed on

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was lethargic and hard to wake.”

1. AAgitated and restless
2. BDrowsy and sluggish
3. CAlert and talkative
4. DIn severe pain

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient now meets the criteria for discharge.”

1. AFees that must be paid
2. BStandards used to judge or decide
3. CWishes stated by the family
4. DForms that must be signed by the patient

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

1. AA low number of platelets
2. BA high number of platelets
3. CA blood clot in a deep vein
4. DA low number of red blood cells

Which word means “a doctor who specialises in the care of children”?

1. AObstetrician
2. BGeriatrician
3. CPaediatrician
4. DPodiatrist