उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the prefix infra- mean, as in “infraorbital”?

1. AAbove
2. BInside
3. CBelow
4. DAround

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was discharged this morning.”

1. ATaken away for surgery
2. BAdmitted to the hospital
3. CMoved to another ward
4. DAllowed to leave the hospital

What does the suffix -cide mean, as in “bactericide”?

1. AKilling
2. BGrowing
3. CCarrying
4. DTesting

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
2. BAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
3. CA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks
4. DA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. AApprove in advance
2. BRecord in writing
3. CHand over to others
4. DExplain out loud

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of general malaise.”

1. AA high fever
2. BA sharp pain in one particular place
3. CA vague feeling of being unwell
4. DA skin rash

When describing an IV solution, which word is the opposite of hypertonic?

1. AHypotonic
2. BHypertrophic
3. CIsotonic
4. DHypoxic

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the patient’s concerns and arranged a meeting with the doctor.”

1. Aacknowledged
2. Bexaggerated
3. Cconcealed
4. Ddismissed