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

What does the root lymph/o refer to, as in “lymphoedema” (US: lymphedema)?

1. AUrine and the kidneys
2. BBile and the gallbladder
3. CBlood and the blood vessels of the body
4. DLymph and the lymphatic system

What does the suffix -malacia mean, as in “osteomalacia”?

1. ASoftening
2. BHardening
3. CThinning
4. DBreaking

What does the root tendin/o or ten/o refer to, as in “tendinitis”?

1. ATendon
2. BNerve
3. CLigament
4. DCartilage

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. ANot taking sides
2. BCompletely silent
3. CUninterested in it
4. DVery angry

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient with chest pain showed marked diaphoresis.”

1. AHeavy sweating
2. BViolent shivering
3. CBrief fainting
4. DRapid breathing

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse cleaned the abrasion on the child’s knee.”

1. AA scrape of the skin surface
2. BA deep puncture wound from a nail
3. CA swollen joint
4. DA bite from an animal

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After the stroke, the patient’s gait was unsteady.”

1. APattern of breathing
2. BClarity of speech
3. CStyle of handwriting
4. DManner of walking

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After the loss, the patient showed marked apathy.”

1. ALack of interest or emotion
2. BConstant crying and sadness
3. CStrong and sudden anger at others
4. DIntense fear of the future