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. CLymph and the lymphatic system
4. DBlood and the blood vessels of the body

What does the prefix ad- mean, as in “adduction”?

1. ABeyond
2. BAway from
3. CToward
4. DAcross

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will administer the medication at noon.”

1. AGive
2. BPrescribe
3. CRefuse
4. DStore

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The supply room is adjacent to the nurses’ station.”

1. ABehind
2. BAbove
3. CNext to
4. DFar from

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Both of the patient’s ankles showed oedema.”

1. ABruising caused by an injury
2. BLoss of feeling and movement in the feet
3. CSwelling caused by excess fluid
4. DDry, scaly and cracked skin

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient had flaccid paralysis of the left leg.”

1. AStiff, with high muscle tone
2. BShaking without control
3. CLimp, without muscle tone
4. DTwitching in short bursts

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The new law will ___ the use of tobacco in all public buildings.”

1. Aprohibit
2. Bpromote
3. Cpermit
4. Dpurchase