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

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

1. ABeside or near
2. BBeneath or below
3. CInside or within
4. DUpon or above

What does the root ur/o refer to, as in “urology”?

1. AUrine or the urinary tract
2. BSweat or the sweat glands
3. CBlood or the blood vessels of the body
4. DBile or the gallbladder

What does the root glyc/o or gluc/o refer to?

1. AFat
2. BSalt
3. CSugar
4. DWater

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse applied a tourniquet before drawing blood.”

1. AA fine needle used to enter the vein
2. BA tube for collecting blood
3. CAn alcohol swab for the skin
4. DA band that restricts blood flow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the procedure before starting.”

1. AThe steps of a test or treatment
2. BThe name of the patient’s illness
3. CThe list of medicines prescribed
4. DThe cost of the hospital stay

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse initiated CPR as soon as the patient collapsed.”

1. ABegan
2. BRefused
3. CStopped
4. DWatched

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The new policy will augment the number of nurses on night shifts.”

1. ACount
2. BIncrease
3. CReduce
4. DReplace

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.”

1. ACaused by an infection
2. BDeveloped in later life
3. CPresent from birth
4. DBecoming worse over time