Scheda di esercizi di Vocabolario sanitario (test di ammissione) con soluzioni

What does the prefix iso- mean, as in “isotonic”?

1. ADifferent or unlike
2. BLess or lower
3. CGreater or higher
4. DEqual or same

What does the prefix pre- mean, as in “prenatal”?

1. AAfter
2. BBeside
3. CBefore
4. DInside

Which body part does the root dent/o or odont/o refer to?

1. ATooth
2. BGum
3. CBone
4. DNail

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was incontinent of urine during the night.”

1. AFeeling pain when passing it
2. BUnable to control the passing of it
3. CPassing very large amounts of it at night
4. DUnable to pass it at all

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse acted as the patient’s advocate during the meeting.”

1. AA person who speaks up for another
2. BA person who takes notes at the meeting
3. CA person who argues against another
4. DA person who decides who is right

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was emaciated after months of illness.”

1. AExtremely thin and weak
2. BCovered in sores
3. CBadly swollen with retained fluid
4. DDeeply confused

Which word means “between the ribs”?

1. AIntercostal
2. BSupracostal
3. CIntracostal
4. DSubcostal

Which word is the opposite of anterior?

1. AMedial
2. BSuperior
3. CLateral
4. DPosterior