Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Which body part does the root mamm/o or mast/o refer to?

1. AMuscle
2. BBreast
3. CStomach
4. DHip

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a fracture of the wrist.”

1. AA break in a bone
2. BA burn
3. CA deep cut that needs stitches
4. DA bruise

What does the root toxic/o mean, as in “toxicology”?

1. APoison
2. BMedicine
3. CInfection
4. DFood

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Poor eyesight can be a barrier to reading labels.”

1. AHelp
2. BCure
3. CSign
4. DObstacle

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. AVery angry
2. BNot taking sides
3. CCompletely silent
4. DUninterested in it

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The dehydrated patient had poor skin turgor.”

1. ASensitivity to pain
2. BColour and tone
3. CElasticity and fullness
4. DWarmth of the skin to the touch

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

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

Which word means “inflammation of the mouth”?

1. APharyngitis
2. BStomatitis
3. CGlossitis
4. DGingivitis