Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the suffix -genic mean, as in “carcinogenic”?

1. AProducing or causing
2. BPreventing or blocking
3. CDestroying or killing
4. DStudying or measuring

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

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

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

1. ALiver
2. BStomach
3. CKidney
4. DHeart

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of tinnitus.”

1. ALoss of balance
2. BRinging in the ears
3. CDischarge from the ear
4. DSevere ear pain

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AA dislike of the drug’s taste
2. BAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
3. CA fear of taking the drug
4. DA need for more to get the same effect

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The mortality rate from the disease has fallen.”

1. AIllness
2. BDeath
3. CBirth
4. DRecovery

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed petechiae on the patient’s legs.”

1. ARaised, itchy bumps
2. BTiny red or purple pinpoint spots
3. CFluid-filled blisters
4. DLarge, dark bruises from minor injuries

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The researcher’s claims were unsubstantiated.”

1. AProven beyond doubt
2. BVery complicated
3. CPublished widely
4. DNot supported by evidence