정답이 있는 의료 어휘 (입학 시험) 학습지

What does the suffix -itis mean, as in “tonsillitis”?

1. AStudy of
2. BEnlargement
3. CInflammation
4. DSurgical removal

Which body part does the root mamm/o or mast/o refer to?

1. AMuscle
2. BHip
3. CStomach
4. DBreast

Which body part does the root oste/o refer to?

1. AVein
2. BMouth
3. CBone
4. DEar

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s lungs sounded congested.”

1. AFilled with fluid or mucus
2. BLarger than normal
3. CCollapsed and completely airless
4. DClear and healthy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The dehydrated patient had poor skin turgor.”

1. AColour and tone
2. BElasticity and fullness
3. CSensitivity to pain
4. DWarmth of the skin to the touch

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will reposition the patient every two hours.”

1. AWeigh on the scales
2. BHelp with meals
3. CWash and dry
4. DMove into a new position

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

1. AExpected and minor
2. BVery sudden and steep
3. CTemporary
4. DSlow and gradual

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse spoke in a ___ voice so the frightened child would feel safe.”

1. Aharsh
2. Bhostile
3. Csarcastic
4. Dsoothing