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

What does the prefix poly- mean, as in “polydipsia”?

1. AOne or single
2. BFew or little
3. CHalf or partial
4. DMany or much

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed that the knee joint was inflamed.”

1. ARed, swollen and painful
2. BBroken in two places after a fall
3. CCold, pale and numb
4. DStiff but normal-looking

What does the root hem/o or hemat/o refer to?

1. AHeart
2. BBlood
3. CHair
4. DBone

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The disease had an insidious onset.”

1. AEasy to treat
2. BGradual and hard to notice
3. CPainful from the start
4. DSudden, dramatic and very noticeable

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patients must adhere to the medication schedule.”

1. AFollow closely
2. BIgnore
3. CChange freely whenever they like
4. DQuestion

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. CClear and healthy
4. DCollapsed and completely airless

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The abdominal incision showed signs of dehiscence.”

1. AInfection producing pus
2. BFormation of a thick scar
3. CComplete and rapid healing of the wound
4. DSeparation of the wound edges

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s mood was euphoric despite the bad news.”

1. ADeeply sad
2. BIntensely happy
3. CAngry and irritable
4. DCalm and flat