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

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

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

What does the prefix a- or an- mean, as in “anaemia” or “afebrile”?

1. AAn excessive amount of something
2. BWithout or absence of
3. CTwice
4. DBefore

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This medication may cause drowsiness.”

1. AThirst
2. BRestlessness
3. CHunger
4. DSleepiness

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient is terminally ill and is receiving hospice care.”

1. AHas a mild illness that will pass on its own
2. BHas been ill for the first time
3. CHas an illness that will cause death
4. DHas recovered from a serious illness

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “If an order is unclear, clarify it with the prescriber.”

1. ACancel it
2. BSign it
3. CMake it clear
4. DRepeat it loudly

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. ARecord in writing
2. BExplain out loud
3. CApprove in advance
4. DHand over to others

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient’s condition is critical but stable.”

1. AMild, and improving quickly
2. BNot serious, and not changing
3. CVery serious, but not changing at present
4. DVery serious, and getting worse very quickly

In anatomy, which word is the opposite of dorsal?

1. ACaudal
2. BSuperior
3. CVentral
4. DDistal