Lista de exercícios de Vocabulário da área da saúde (provas de admissão) com respostas

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration.”

1. AA very high blood sugar
2. BA rapid gain in weight
3. CA new infection
4. DLoss of too much body water

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The diagnosis was pneumonia.”

1. ATreatment given for the illness
2. BIdentification of the illness
3. CTime the illness started
4. DExpected outcome of the illness

What does the suffix -meter mean, as in “thermometer”?

1. AAn instrument for measuring
2. BA surgical cut or incision
3. CA visual examination
4. DA written record or tracing of results

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drinking enough fluids helps prevent constipation.”

1. AStomach cramps after meals
2. BFrequent, loose stools
3. CPainful urination
4. DDifficulty passing stools

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test results were inconclusive.”

1. AClearly positive
2. BClearly negative
3. CLost by the laboratory before anyone read them
4. DNot leading to a firm answer

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must protect patient confidentiality.”

1. AThe privacy of personal information
2. BThe comfort of the hospital room
3. CThe independence of older adults in hospital
4. DThe physical safety of patients

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

1. ALimited to one area, not widespread
2. BWidespread, not limited to one area
3. CSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull
4. DConstant, not coming and going

Which word is the opposite of anterior?

1. AMedial
2. BLateral
3. CPosterior
4. DSuperior