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

What does the suffix -lysis mean, as in “haemolysis”?

1. AStopping or controlling
2. BBreakdown or destruction
3. CEnlargement or growth
4. DFormation or production

What does the prefix eu- mean, as in “euthyroid”?

1. AGood or normal
2. BBad or poor
3. CExcessive or above normal
4. DAbsent or lacking

Which body part does the root encephal/o refer to?

1. ASpinal cord
2. BFace
3. CBrain
4. DSkull

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was cooperative during the examination.”

1. ARefusing all care offered by the staff
2. BVery sleepy
3. CWilling to follow instructions
4. DConfused and lost

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Long-term use of some painkillers can cause a stomach ulcer.”

1. AA tumour
2. BAn open sore
3. CA blood clot
4. DA blockage

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The mortality rate from the disease has fallen.”

1. AIllness
2. BDeath
3. CBirth
4. DRecovery

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the wound with saline to wash out the debris.”

1. Apalpated
2. Bauscultated
3. Cirrigated
4. Dsutured

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Prophylactic antibiotics were given before surgery.”

1. AGiven to prevent disease
2. BGiven in unusually high doses
3. CGiven only by injection
4. DGiven to treat an existing infection