Słownictwo z zakresu opieki zdrowotnej (egzaminy wstępne): karta pracy z odpowiedziami

What does the prefix pan- mean, as in “pandemic”?

1. AAll or everywhere
2. BNone or nowhere
3. CLocal or nearby
4. DHalf or partly

What does the prefix tachy- mean, as in “tachypnoea”?

1. AAbsent
2. BNormal
3. CSlow
4. DFast

What does the suffix -logist mean, as in “cardiologist”?

1. AThe study of
2. BA specialist
3. CAn instrument
4. DA disease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse treated the dying patient with great compassion.”

1. AIndifference and a complete lack of interest
2. BStrictness and firm discipline
3. CCare for suffering and a wish to help
4. DImpatience and a need to hurry

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nursing student was diligent in her studies.”

1. AHard-working
2. BLazy and careless
3. CShy and quiet
4. DNaturally gifted

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted a decline in the patient’s appetite.”

1. AAn increase
2. BA decrease
3. CA return to normal
4. DA change in taste

What does the term colectomy mean?

1. ACreation of an opening from the colon
2. BInflammation of the lining of the colon
3. CVisual examination of the colon with a scope
4. DRemoval of all or part of the colon

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse documented serous drainage from the wound.”

1. AClear, thin and pale yellow
2. BPink and mixed with some blood
3. CThick, cloudy and containing pus
4. DBright red and mostly blood