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

What does the prefix pseudo- mean, as in “pseudocyst”?

1. AFalse
2. BTrue
3. CHidden
4. DLarge

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration.”

1. AA very high blood sugar
2. BA new infection
3. CA rapid gain in weight
4. DLoss of too much body water

What does the prefix bi- mean, as in “bilateral”?

1. ATwo
2. BOne
3. CHalf
4. DMany

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The bruise was on the lateral side of the knee.”

1. AAt the back
2. BAt the front
3. CTowards the midline of the body; on the inner side
4. DAway from the midline; on the outer side

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. CConfused and uninformed
4. DAngry and resentful

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must stay vigilant for signs of bleeding after surgery.”

1. AGentle and kind
2. BRelaxed and calm
3. CUnsure and hesitant
4. DWatchful and alert

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

1. AA blood clot in a deep vein
2. BA low number of red blood cells
3. CA low number of platelets
4. DA high number of platelets

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient developed a nosocomial infection.”

1. ASpread by insects or animals
2. BAcquired while in hospital
3. CPresent since the time of birth
4. DCaught at home or in the community