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

What does the prefix primi- mean, as in “primigravida”?

1. ASecond
2. BLast
3. CFirst
4. DMany

What does the prefix retro- mean, as in “retroperitoneal”?

1. AAbove or over
2. BBehind or backward
3. CInside or within
4. DIn front or forward

What does the suffix -sclerosis mean, as in “arteriosclerosis”?

1. ASoftening
2. BNarrowing
3. CHardening
4. DInflammation

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had an abscess on her arm.”

1. AA bruise under the skin
2. BA lump of fatty tissue
3. CAn open sore that will not heal properly
4. DA collection of pus in the tissues

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed a tremor in the patient’s hands.”

1. AMuscle weakness
2. BInvoluntary shaking
3. CJoint stiffness
4. DLoss of feeling

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The burn wound was debrided during surgery.”

1. ACleared of dead or damaged tissue
2. BSoaked in warm water
3. CCovered with a sterile, non-stick dressing
4. DClosed with stitches

Which word is the opposite of supination?

1. AInversion
2. BPronation
3. CFlexion
4. DRotation

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

1. AConstant, not coming and going
2. BSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull
3. CWidespread, not limited to one area
4. DLimited to one area, not widespread