उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the prefix hyper- mean, as in “hypertension”?

1. ABelow normal or deficient
2. BWithout
3. CAbove normal or excessive
4. DSlow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The deep cut needed six sutures.”

1. ASplints
2. BStitches
3. COintments
4. DBandages

What does the prefix semi- mean, as in “semiconscious”?

1. ATwice or double
2. BFully or completely
3. CNot at all
4. DPartly or half

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse applied a tourniquet before drawing blood.”

1. AAn alcohol swab for the skin
2. BA band that restricts blood flow
3. CA tube for collecting blood
4. DA fine needle used to enter the vein

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient had a seizure in the waiting room.”

1. AA sudden stopping of the heartbeat
2. BA sharp, stabbing pain in the head
3. CA sudden burst of abnormal brain activity
4. DA blockage of blood flow to part of the brain

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse completed a comprehensive assessment on admission.”

1. ADifficult for the patient to follow
2. BDone quickly without any notes
3. CCovering all or nearly all aspects
4. DShort and limited to one problem

What does the term dysphasia mean?

1. APain or burning when passing urine
2. BDifficulty in breathing when lying flat
3. CImpaired ability to use or understand language
4. DDifficulty in swallowing food, fluids and tablets

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The strain of bacteria proved highly virulent.”

1. AHarmless to healthy adults
2. BMild and slow to spread between people
3. CEasily killed by antibiotics
4. DAble to cause severe disease