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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was discharged this morning.”

1. AMoved to another ward
2. BTaken away for surgery
3. CAllowed to leave the hospital
4. DAdmitted to the hospital

What does the root psych/o refer to, as in “psychology”?

1. ASleep
2. BNerve
3. CMind
4. DBody

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

1. AEar
2. BMouth
3. CNose
4. DEye

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.”

1. AInactive, with much sitting
2. BStressful
3. CHealthy and balanced
4. DVery active

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was given an enema before the bowel test.”

1. AAn injection into the space around the spine
2. BFluid put into the rectum to empty the bowel
3. CA tube passed into the stomach through the nose
4. DA tablet placed under the tongue

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor will discontinue the drug if the rash spreads.”

1. AChange the brand of
2. BRestart
3. CIncrease
4. DStop

Which word is the opposite of concave?

1. AAngular
2. BHollow
3. CConvex
4. DFlat

Which word means “a surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid”?

1. AParacentesis
2. BThoracentesis
3. CPericardiocentesis
4. DThoracotomy