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

What does the root vas/o refer to, as in “vasoconstriction”?

1. AValve
2. BVessel
3. CNerve
4. DMuscle

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

1. ABehind
2. BBetween
3. CBelow
4. DWithin

Which body part does the root nas/o refer to, as in “nasogastric”?

1. AChin
2. BEar
3. CNose
4. DNeck

What does the root my/o refer to?

1. AMind
2. BMuscle
3. CMouth
4. DMarrow

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse treated the dying patient with great compassion.”

1. ACare for suffering and a wish to help
2. BImpatience and a need to hurry
3. CIndifference and a complete lack of interest
4. DStrictness and firm discipline

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the patient’s concerns and arranged a meeting with the doctor.”

1. Aexaggerated
2. Bdismissed
3. Cacknowledged
4. Dconcealed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was taught to recognise the precursors of a migraine.”

1. AMedicines that cure it quickly
2. BWarning signs that come before it
3. CLong-term effects that follow it
4. DFoods that are safe to eat with it