Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the suffix -ology mean?

1. AThe surgical removal of
2. BFear of
3. CSwelling of
4. DThe study of

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

1. AKidney
2. BNerve
3. CEye
4. DJoint

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The wound was superficial, so it healed quickly.”

1. ADeep into the tissue and serious
2. BBleeding heavily
3. COn the surface; not deep
4. DInfected

What does the suffix -scopy mean, as in “colonoscopy”?

1. ARecording of the electrical activity of an organ
2. BVisual examination with an instrument
3. CSurgical removal
4. DSurgical repair

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the rationale for the procedure.”

1. AThe risks only
2. BThe reason behind it
3. CThe price
4. DThe length of time it will take

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

1. APattern of breathing
2. BClarity of speech
3. CStyle of handwriting
4. DManner of walking

What does the term encephalitis mean?

1. AInflammation of the brain
2. BInflammation of the membranes around the brain
3. CSwelling of the face and scalp
4. DDisease of the spinal cord