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

What does the suffix -pnoea (US: -pnea) mean, as in “apnoea”?

1. ASleeping
2. BBreathing
3. CHeart rate
4. DSwallowing

Which body part does the root cephal/o refer to, as in “cephalic”?

1. AChest
2. BFoot
3. CNeck
4. DHead

What does the suffix -logist mean, as in “cardiologist”?

1. AA disease
2. BAn instrument
3. CThe study of
4. DA specialist

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse instilled two drops into each eye.”

1. ARemoved carefully
2. BPut in drop by drop
3. CStored safely
4. DPrescribed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The baby was born premature.”

1. ABefore the expected time
2. BAt home
3. CAfter the due date
4. DBy caesarean section

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Contaminated needles must be placed in a sharps container.”

1. AMade unclean by germs or harmful matter
2. BSharper than normal needles
3. CBrand new and still sealed in the original packet
4. DBent or broken during use

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

1. AWidespread, not limited to one area
2. BLimited to one area, not widespread
3. CConstant, not coming and going
4. DSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed petechiae on the patient’s legs.”

1. ARaised, itchy bumps
2. BFluid-filled blisters
3. CTiny red or purple pinpoint spots
4. DLarge, dark bruises from minor injuries