उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the root lymph/o refer to, as in “lymphoedema” (US: lymphedema)?

1. ABlood and the blood vessels of the body
2. BBile and the gallbladder
3. CUrine and the kidneys
4. DLymph and the lymphatic system

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

1. AAfter
2. BBefore
3. CAgainst
4. DDuring

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand washing helps prevent infection.”

1. AIncrease
2. BDiagnose
3. CSpread quickly
4. DStop from happening

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The study measured the efficacy of the vaccine.”

1. ATime it takes to manufacture
2. BAbility to produce the intended effect
3. CCost of producing each dose
4. DNumber of side effects reported

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The disease had an insidious onset.”

1. ASudden, dramatic and very noticeable
2. BGradual and hard to notice
3. CPainful from the start
4. DEasy to treat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hearing loss is prevalent among older adults.”

1. AHidden
2. BCommon
3. CRare
4. DMild

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The aetiology of the disease is still unknown.”

1. ARate of spread
2. BCause or origin
3. CLikely outcome
4. DUsual treatment

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient developed a nosocomial infection.”

1. ACaught at home or in the community
2. BPresent since the time of birth
3. CAcquired while in hospital
4. DSpread by insects or animals