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

What does the prefix mal- mean, as in “malnutrition”?

1. ABad or poor
2. BLarge or great
3. CNew or recent
4. DGood or normal

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The deep cut needed six sutures.”

1. AOintments
2. BSplints
3. CBandages
4. DStitches

What does the prefix micro- mean, as in “microscope”?

1. AFast
2. BLarge
3. CMany
4. DSmall

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. ANot letting light through
2. BSealed against air
3. CLocked against children
4. DKept cold at all times in a fridge

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of tinnitus.”

1. ADischarge from the ear
2. BSevere ear pain
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DLoss of balance

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

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

What does the term dysuria mean?

1. APassing urine frequently during the night
2. BPainful or difficult urination
3. CBlood in the urine
4. DAbsence of urine production

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The tumour had metastasised to the liver.”

1. ABeen removed by surgery
2. BTurned into a cyst
3. CShrunk after treatment
4. DSpread from its original site