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

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABeside
2. BBehind
3. CAbove
4. DBelow

What does the prefix retro- mean, as in “retroperitoneal”?

1. ABehind or backward
2. BIn front or forward
3. CInside or within
4. DAbove or over

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a fracture of the wrist.”

1. AA deep cut that needs stitches
2. BA bruise
3. CA burn
4. DA break in a bone

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was given an enema before the bowel test.”

1. AA tube passed into the stomach through the nose
2. BAn injection into the space around the spine
3. CFluid put into the rectum to empty the bowel
4. DA tablet placed under the tongue

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “She felt vertigo every time she stood up quickly.”

1. ABlurred vision
2. BRinging in the ears
3. CTightness in the chest
4. DA spinning sensation

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse completed a comprehensive assessment on admission.”

1. ACovering all or nearly all aspects
2. BDifficult for the patient to follow
3. CDone quickly without any notes
4. DShort and limited to one problem

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

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

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse gave a ___ explanation that every family member could understand.”

1. Avague
2. Bconvoluted
3. Clucid
4. Dobscure