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

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. AAbove
2. BBelow
3. CBehind
4. DBeside

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration.”

1. AA rapid gain in weight
2. BA very high blood sugar
3. CLoss of too much body water
4. DA new infection

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Washing your hands will reduce the number of germs.”

1. AMake smaller
2. BMake larger
3. CCount exactly
4. DKeep the same

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The artery was occluded by a clot.”

1. AWidened
2. BBlocked
3. CTorn
4. DShortened

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse acted as the patient’s advocate during the meeting.”

1. AA person who takes notes at the meeting
2. BA person who speaks up for another
3. CA person who argues against another
4. DA person who decides who is right

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Follow the correct sequence when putting on protective equipment.”

1. ACost
2. BOrder
3. CNumber
4. DSpeed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s decline was precipitous.”

1. ATemporary
2. BExpected and minor
3. CVery sudden and steep
4. DSlow and gradual

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Firm pressure was applied to achieve haemostasis.”

1. AThe formation of a bruise
2. BA normal blood pressure
3. CThe stopping of bleeding
4. DAn increase in blood flow