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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will monitor the patient’s heart rate overnight.”

1. ALower gradually with medication
2. BWatch and check regularly
3. CIncrease with exercise
4. DLeave alone

What does the root hem/o or hemat/o refer to?

1. AHair
2. BBone
3. CHeart
4. DBlood

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Please take the tablet orally with water.”

1. AInto a vein
2. BUnder the arm
3. CThrough the skin
4. DBy mouth

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

1. ARequiring great effort
2. BCalm, regular and without effort
3. CCompletely silent
4. DVery slow and quiet

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The charge nurse will facilitate the family meeting.”

1. ARecord it on video
2. BHelp it run smoothly
3. CPostpone it until later
4. DCancel it at short notice

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will palpate the abdomen.”

1. ALook at closely
2. BExamine by touch
3. CListen to with a stethoscope
4. DTap with a hammer

What does the term anuria mean?

1. AExcessive production of urine
2. BPassing urine mainly at night
3. CPainful or burning urination
4. DAbsence of urine production

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The abdominal incision showed signs of dehiscence.”

1. AFormation of a thick scar
2. BSeparation of the wound edges
3. CComplete and rapid healing of the wound
4. DInfection producing pus