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

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

1. AHeart
2. BStomach
3. CKidney
4. DLiver

What does the suffix -oma mean, as in “carcinoma”?

1. AInflammation of tissue
2. BSoftening
3. CPain
4. DTumour or mass

What does the root path/o mean, as in “pathology”?

1. AHealth
2. BPain
3. CGrowth
4. DDisease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The fever subsided overnight.”

1. ABecame more intense
2. BStarted suddenly
3. CSpread to others
4. DBecame less intense

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor explained the prognosis.”

1. AThe original cause and source of the disease
2. BThe cost of the treatment
3. CThe name of the disease
4. DThe likely course and outcome of a disease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse found a discrepancy in the end-of-shift opioid count.”

1. AA routine signature
2. BA mismatch
3. CA short delay
4. DA full agreement

Which word is closest in meaning to candid?

1. ASecretive
2. BShy
3. CRude
4. DFrank

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient’s condition is critical but stable.”

1. AVery serious, and getting worse very quickly
2. BVery serious, but not changing at present
3. CMild, and improving quickly
4. DNot serious, and not changing