उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand washing helps prevent infection.”

1. ASpread quickly
2. BIncrease
3. CDiagnose
4. DStop from happening

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mr Lee is now independent with bathing.”

1. AIn need of full help
2. BAble to do it without help
3. CRefusing to do it
4. DAfraid of doing it

What does the root tendin/o or ten/o refer to, as in “tendinitis”?

1. ATendon
2. BNerve
3. CLigament
4. DCartilage

What does the suffix -scopy mean, as in “colonoscopy”?

1. ARecording of the electrical activity of an organ
2. BSurgical removal
3. CVisual examination with an instrument
4. DSurgical repair

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was cooperative during the examination.”

1. AConfused and lost
2. BWilling to follow instructions
3. CRefusing all care offered by the staff
4. DVery sleepy

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

1. ACompletely silent
2. BRequiring great effort
3. CCalm, regular and without effort
4. DVery slow and quiet

What does the term bronchiectasis mean?

1. AInflammation of the airways
2. BNarrowing of the airways during an asthma attack
3. CPermanent widening of the airways
4. DRemoval of an airway

Which word means “inflammation of the mouth”?

1. AGlossitis
2. BGingivitis
3. CPharyngitis
4. DStomatitis