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

Which body part does the root gingiv/o refer to, as in “gingivitis”?

1. ALips
2. BTongue
3. CTeeth
4. DGums

What does the suffix -ostomy mean, as in “colostomy”?

1. ASurgically removing an organ
2. BInflammation of an organ
3. CSurgically creating an opening
4. DAbnormal enlargement of an organ

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

1. AThrough the skin
2. BUnder the arm
3. CInto a vein
4. DBy mouth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The artery was occluded by a clot.”

1. ATorn
2. BWidened
3. CBlocked
4. DShortened

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

1. AElasticity and fullness
2. BSensitivity to pain
3. CColour and tone
4. DWarmth of the skin to the touch

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The nurse recorded the patient’s intake and output.”

1. AMedicines given and refused
2. BVisitors coming and going
3. CFluids taken in and fluids lost
4. DCalories eaten and calories burned

Which word is the opposite of scarce?

1. AMinimal
2. BRare
3. CLimited
4. DAbundant

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The team recommended palliative care.”

1. ACare that focuses on comfort and symptom relief
2. BCare given only in an emergency department
3. CCare that aims to cure the disease completely and quickly
4. DCare that restores function after an injury