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

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

1. AMany
2. BSecond
3. CFirst
4. DLast

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

1. AFace
2. BSpinal cord
3. CBrain
4. DSkull

What does the prefix inter- mean, as in “intervertebral”?

1. ABelow
2. BBehind
3. CBetween
4. DWithin

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

1. AVery loud
2. BVery high
3. CRough and harsh
4. DCompletely normal

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will auscultate the patient’s lungs.”

1. AListen to with a stethoscope
2. BExamine by pressing with the hands
3. CExamine by tapping
4. DLook at closely under a light

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor explained the prognosis.”

1. AThe name of the disease
2. BThe likely course and outcome of a disease
3. CThe original cause and source of the disease
4. DThe cost of the treatment

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

1. Apermit
2. Bpurchase
3. Cprohibit
4. Dpromote

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older patient had orthostatic hypotension.”

1. ARelated to hard physical exercise
2. BRelated to standing upright
3. CRelated to lying flat
4. DRelated to eating a meal