उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

What does the prefix inter- mean, as in “intervertebral”?

1. ABehind
2. BBetween
3. CWithin
4. DBelow

What does the suffix -genic mean, as in “carcinogenic”?

1. ADestroying or killing
2. BPreventing or blocking
3. CProducing or causing
4. DStudying or measuring

What does the root aden/o refer to, as in “adenoma”?

1. ABone
2. BVessel
3. CFat
4. DGland

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The two blood pressure readings were consistent.”

1. ABoth recorded incorrectly
2. BTaken at the same time
3. CVery different from each other
4. DIn agreement with each other

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The family was apprehensive about the test results.”

1. AAnxious or worried
2. BPleased and relieved
3. CAngry and resentful
4. DConfused and uninformed

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

1. ACalm, regular and without effort
2. BCompletely silent
3. CVery slow and quiet
4. DRequiring great effort

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse documented serous drainage from the wound.”

1. AClear, thin and pale yellow
2. BBright red and mostly blood
3. CThick, cloudy and containing pus
4. DPink and mixed with some blood

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The review found that the patient’s rash was iatrogenic.”

1. ATriggered by emotional stress or worry
2. BArising from an unknown cause
3. CCaused by medical treatment or care
4. DPresent from the time of birth