उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the prefix intra- mean, as in “intramuscular”?

1. ABetween
2. BWithin
3. CAround
4. DAcross

Which body part does the root cyst/o refer to, as in “cystitis”?

1. AUreter
2. BUrinary bladder
3. CLiver
4. DKidney and renal pelvis

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This medication may cause drowsiness.”

1. AHunger
2. BRestlessness
3. CThirst
4. DSleepiness

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pulse was rapid and thready.”

1. ASlow and steady
2. BWeak and hard to feel
3. CIrregular and skipping
4. DStrong and bounding

What does the suffix -megaly mean, as in “hepatomegaly”?

1. AInflammation
2. BShrinking
3. CEnlargement
4. DSoftening

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

1. ALook at closely
2. BListen with a stethoscope
3. CPress firmly with the palm
4. DTap to produce sounds

Which word is closest in meaning to candid?

1. AShy
2. BFrank
3. CSecretive
4. DRude

What does the term leukocyte mean?

1. AWhite blood cell
2. BRed blood cell
3. CNerve cell of the brain
4. DPlatelet