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

What does the prefix semi- mean, as in “semiconscious”?

1. APartly or half
2. BNot at all
3. CTwice or double
4. DFully or completely

What does the prefix a- or an- mean, as in “anaemia” or “afebrile”?

1. AAn excessive amount of something
2. BTwice
3. CBefore
4. DWithout or absence of

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pain was acute and began an hour ago.”

1. AMild and harmless
2. BSudden and severe
3. CLasting for many years
4. DImaginary

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The bruise was on the lateral side of the knee.”

1. AAt the back
2. BAt the front
3. CAway from the midline; on the outer side
4. DTowards the midline of the body; on the inner side

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of tinnitus.”

1. ADischarge from the ear
2. BRinging in the ears
3. CSevere ear pain
4. DLoss of balance

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The rash was symmetric.”

1. AOnly on one side
2. BSpreading upward
3. CThe same on both sides
4. DRaised, itchy and painful to touch

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Firm pressure was applied to achieve haemostasis.”

1. AA normal blood pressure
2. BThe stopping of bleeding
3. CAn increase in blood flow
4. DThe formation of a bruise

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “On the mental health assessment, the patient’s affect was flat.”

1. APhysical strength and energy
2. BOutward expression of emotion
3. CAbility to remember recent events
4. DLevel of pain reported