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

What does the suffix -algia mean, as in “neuralgia”?

1. APain
2. BHardening
3. CSwelling
4. DBleeding

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

1. AInto a vein
2. BBy mouth
3. CUnder the arm
4. DThrough the skin

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

1. AHand
2. BHead
3. CFoot
4. DKnee

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AA dislike of the drug’s taste
2. BAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
3. CA need for more to get the same effect
4. DA fear of taking the drug

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “A patient with a weak swallow is at risk of aspiration.”

1. AFalling when getting out of bed at night
2. BLosing a large amount of weight
3. CBleeding from the stomach lining
4. DBreathing food or fluid into the lungs

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Young children are more susceptible to dehydration.”

1. AUnaware of
2. BEasily affected by
3. CFrightened of
4. DProtected against

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “His back pain was ___ by sitting for long periods, so the nurse encouraged short walks.”

1. Aalleviated
2. Bconcealed
3. Ccured
4. Daggravated

What does the term tachycardia mean?

1. AAn irregular heartbeat with pauses
2. BHeart muscle disease
3. CA slow heart rate
4. DA fast heart rate