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

What does the suffix -paresis mean, as in “hemiparesis”?

1. AComplete loss of movement
2. BWeakness or partial paralysis
3. CLoss of all feeling
4. DInvoluntary shaking

What does the prefix hyper- mean, as in “hypertension”?

1. AWithout
2. BBelow normal or deficient
3. CAbove normal or excessive
4. DSlow

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

1. AEye
2. BMouth
3. CNose
4. DEar

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient became agitated during the night.”

1. ASleepy and slow
2. BUnconscious and still
3. CRestless and disturbed
4. DCalm and settled

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse initiated CPR as soon as the patient collapsed.”

1. ABegan
2. BStopped
3. CRefused
4. DWatched

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After the breathing tube was removed, his voice was hoarse.”

1. AVery loud
2. BRough and harsh
3. CVery high
4. DCompletely normal

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

1. APattern of breathing
2. BStyle of handwriting
3. CManner of walking
4. DClarity of speech

What does the term lithotripsy mean?

1. ARemoval of a kidney
2. BAn X-ray of the stones
3. CCrushing of stones
4. DDissolving stones with drugs