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

What does the prefix post- mean, as in “postoperative”?

1. AAfter
2. BBefore
3. CDuring
4. DAgainst

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to abstain from food before the test.”

1. AAvoid
2. BChoose freely
3. CPrepare
4. DEat more of

What does the root lip/o refer to, as in “liposuction”?

1. AProtein
2. BSugar
3. CLip
4. DFat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “She felt vertigo every time she stood up quickly.”

1. ATightness in the chest
2. BA spinning sensation
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DBlurred vision

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The medicine is very potent, so the dose is small.”

1. APowerful
2. BExpensive
3. CCheap
4. DWeak

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
2. BA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf
3. CAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
4. DA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand hygiene is imperative before every patient contact.”

1. ADiscouraged
2. BAbsolutely necessary
3. CRarely needed
4. DOptional

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “On the mental health assessment, the patient’s affect was flat.”

1. APhysical strength and energy
2. BAbility to remember recent events
3. CLevel of pain reported
4. DOutward expression of emotion