उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

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

1. AHead
2. BHand
3. CFoot
4. DKnee

What does the suffix -cele mean, as in “rectocele”?

1. APuncture
2. BSmall cell
3. CSurgical removal
4. DHernia or bulging

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

1. AUreter
2. BKidney and renal pelvis
3. CUrinary bladder
4. DLiver

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The edges of the wound were necrotic.”

1. AMade up of dead tissue
2. BProducing thick pus
3. CHealing well and pink in colour
4. DBleeding heavily

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must protect patient confidentiality.”

1. AThe privacy of personal information
2. BThe independence of older adults in hospital
3. CThe comfort of the hospital room
4. DThe physical safety of patients

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Older adults have a higher incidence of falls.”

1. AFear of falling
2. BCause
3. CTreatment
4. DRate of occurrence

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older patient had orthostatic hypotension.”

1. ARelated to standing upright
2. BRelated to hard physical exercise
3. CRelated to eating a meal
4. DRelated to lying flat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s seizures were refractory to standard treatment.”

1. ACaused directly
2. BResponding quickly
3. CPartly hidden
4. DNot responding