उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

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

1. AAbove normal
2. BFast
3. CAround
4. DBelow normal

What does the suffix -algia mean, as in “neuralgia”?

1. ABleeding
2. BHardening
3. CSwelling
4. DPain

What does the prefix sub- mean, as in “sublingual”?

1. AAround
2. BAcross
3. CAbove, over or on top of
4. DUnder or below

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was incontinent of urine during the night.”

1. APassing very large amounts of it at night
2. BUnable to pass it at all
3. CFeeling pain when passing it
4. DUnable to control the passing of it

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Infection is an inherent risk of any surgery.”

1. ABuilt-in
2. BUnusual
3. CAvoidable
4. DMinor

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Apply the topical cream to the rash twice a day.”

1. AApplied to the surface of the body
2. BTaken by mouth, usually with a glass of water
3. CInjected into a large muscle
4. DGiven slowly into a vein

Which word is closest in meaning to ubiquitous?

1. AWidespread
2. BUnique
3. CInvisible
4. DDangerous

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

1. ACleaned thoroughly
2. BBrought close together
3. CPulled apart
4. DMeasured roughly