उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the suffix -logist mean, as in “cardiologist”?

1. AA specialist
2. BA disease
3. CThe study of
4. DAn instrument

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

1. ABetween
2. BAround
3. CWithin
4. DAcross

Which body part does the root gastr/o refer to?

1. ABone marrow
2. BSkin
3. CBrain
4. DStomach

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The footballer had a large contusion on his thigh.”

1. AA broken bone
2. BA blister
3. CA deep cut
4. DA bruise

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted pallor of the patient’s face and lips.”

1. APatchy redness
2. BYellow discolouration
3. CA bluish colour
4. DUnusual paleness

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

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

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

1. ARate of spread
2. BUsual treatment
3. CCause or origin
4. DLikely outcome

What does the term splenomegaly mean?

1. APain in the spleen
2. BEnlargement of the spleen
3. CInflammation of the spleen
4. DRemoval of the spleen