उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the suffix -cyte mean, as in “lymphocyte”?

1. AClot
2. BTissue
3. COrgan
4. DCell

What does the prefix post- mean, as in “postoperative”?

1. ABefore
2. BDuring
3. CAgainst
4. DAfter

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

1. ASkin
2. BStomach
3. CBone marrow
4. DBrain

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The burn wound was debrided during surgery.”

1. AClosed with stitches
2. BCleared of dead or damaged tissue
3. CCovered with a sterile, non-stick dressing
4. DSoaked in warm water

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “A patient with a weak swallow is at risk of aspiration.”

1. ABreathing food or fluid into the lungs
2. BFalling when getting out of bed at night
3. CLosing a large amount of weight
4. DBleeding from the stomach lining

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will percuss the patient’s chest.”

1. ATap to produce sounds
2. BLook at closely
3. CPress firmly with the palm
4. DListen with a stethoscope

What does the term hypoxia mean?

1. AToo little sugar in the blood
2. BToo little oxygen in the tissues
3. CVery fast and deep breathing
4. DToo much carbon dioxide in the blood

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The wound edges were approximated with sutures.”

1. ABrought close together
2. BCleaned thoroughly
3. CMeasured roughly
4. DPulled apart