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

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

1. AUpon or above
2. BBeneath or below
3. CBeside or near
4. DInside or within

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

1. ATonsils
2. BVoice box
3. CFood pipe
4. DWindpipe

What does the prefix hypo- mean, as in “hypoglycaemia”?

1. AAround
2. BBelow normal
3. CAbove normal
4. DFast

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient is terminally ill and is receiving hospice care.”

1. AHas an illness that will cause death
2. BHas been ill for the first time
3. CHas a mild illness that will pass on its own
4. DHas recovered from a serious illness

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Wearing gloves is mandatory when handling body fluids.”

1. AOptional
2. BRequired
3. CUncommon
4. DDiscouraged

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The rash was symmetric.”

1. ARaised, itchy and painful to touch
2. BThe same on both sides
3. COnly on one side
4. DSpreading upward

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

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

Which word is closest in meaning to tenuous?

1. AFlimsy
2. BLengthy
3. CStrong
4. DTense