उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

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

1. ALymph and the lymphatic system
2. BUrine and the kidneys
3. CBlood and the blood vessels of the body
4. DBile and the gallbladder

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient is alert and talking with her family.”

1. AConfused and lost
2. BAsleep and quiet
3. CAwake and aware
4. DUpset and crying

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

1. AAround
2. BBetween
3. CWithin
4. DAcross

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infections.”

1. ARequired by law
2. BStrongly recommended
3. CGiven in double doses for faster results
4. DNot advised because it may cause harm

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The supply room is adjacent to the nurses’ station.”

1. ABehind
2. BFar from
3. CAbove
4. DNext to

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse anticipated the patient’s need for pain relief.”

1. AIgnored
2. BForgot
3. CQuestioned
4. DExpected and prepared for

Which word means “difficult or laboured breathing”?

1. AApnoea
2. BHyperpnoea
3. CDyspnoea
4. DEupnoea

What does the term hemiplegia mean?

1. AParalysis of one side of the body
2. BLoss of all feeling in both hands and fingers
3. CParalysis of all four limbs
4. DWeakness of both legs only