Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Being obese raises the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

1. AVery overweight
2. BVery tall for one’s age
3. CVery underweight
4. DVery inactive during the day

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

1. AFood
2. BMedicine
3. CInfection
4. DPoison

Which body part does the root dent/o or odont/o refer to?

1. AGum
2. BBone
3. CNail
4. DTooth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s skin felt clammy.”

1. AItchy and red
2. BHot and dry
3. CRough and scaly
4. DCool and damp

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. AFormal and written
2. BLong and detailed
3. CBrief but complete
4. DVague and general

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted pallor of the patient’s face and lips.”

1. AA bluish colour
2. BUnusual paleness
3. CPatchy redness
4. DYellow discolouration

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand hygiene is imperative before every patient contact.”

1. ARarely needed
2. BOptional
3. CDiscouraged
4. DAbsolutely necessary

What does the term hemiplegia mean?

1. AParalysis of all four limbs
2. BParalysis of one side of the body
3. CLoss of all feeling in both hands and fingers
4. DWeakness of both legs only