उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

1. AUpon or above
2. BInside or within
3. CBeneath or below
4. DBeside or near

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Being obese raises the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

1. AVery underweight
2. BVery inactive during the day
3. CVery overweight
4. DVery tall for one’s age

What does the prefix pre- mean, as in “prenatal”?

1. ABeside
2. BAfter
3. CInside
4. DBefore

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. AKept cold at all times in a fridge
2. BLocked against children
3. CSealed against air
4. DNot letting light through

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The fever subsided overnight.”

1. ABecame less intense
2. BBecame more intense
3. CStarted suddenly
4. DSpread to others

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s breathing was laboured.”

1. AVery slow and quiet
2. BCalm, regular and without effort
3. CCompletely silent
4. DRequiring great effort

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection was systemic.”

1. ALimited to one small area
2. BCaused by a system error
3. CAffecting the whole body
4. DEasily cured with rest

What does the term leukocyte mean?

1. ARed blood cell
2. BNerve cell of the brain
3. CWhite blood cell
4. DPlatelet