उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the suffix -phagia mean, as in “polyphagia”?

1. ASeeing
2. BSpeaking or talking
3. CEating or swallowing
4. DBreathing

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This drug can cause frequent urination.”

1. ADark in colour
2. BPainful and burning
3. CHappening rarely
4. DHappening often

What does the suffix -ptosis mean, as in “nephroptosis”?

1. ATwisting
2. BHardening
3. CDrooping or sagging
4. DBleeding

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

1. AClear or obvious
2. BHidden or concealed
3. CSurprising or unexpected
4. DDoubtful or uncertain

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient now meets the criteria for discharge.”

1. AFees that must be paid
2. BForms that must be signed by the patient
3. CStandards used to judge or decide
4. DWishes stated by the family

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. AHand over to others
2. BExplain out loud
3. CRecord in writing
4. DApprove in advance

What does the term pyelonephritis mean?

1. AThe presence of stones in the kidney
2. BInflammation of the urinary bladder and urethra
3. CInflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
4. DInflammation of the urethra

What does the term bronchiectasis mean?

1. APermanent widening of the airways
2. BNarrowing of the airways during an asthma attack
3. CRemoval of an airway
4. DInflammation of the airways