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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Call the nurse immediately if the pain gets worse.”

1. ALater in the day
2. BAt the next visit
3. CAt once
4. DOnly during the night

What does the root psych/o refer to, as in “psychology”?

1. AMind
2. BNerve
3. CBody
4. DSleep

Which body part does the root derm/o or dermat/o refer to?

1. ANerve
2. BSkin
3. CBlood
4. DMuscle

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Other researchers tried to replicate the study.”

1. APublish in a journal
2. BCriticise in public
3. CRaise money for
4. DRepeat

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 decides who is right
3. CA person who argues against another
4. DA person who takes notes at the meeting

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

1. ASurprising or unexpected
2. BDoubtful or uncertain
3. CHidden or concealed
4. DClear or obvious

Which word is closest in meaning to prudent?

1. ASensible
2. BAnxious
3. CLazy
4. DReckless

Which word is closest in meaning to innocuous?

1. AHarmless
2. BPainful
3. CInfectious
4. DToxic