Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to abstain from food before the test.”

1. APrepare
2. BAvoid
3. CChoose freely
4. DEat more of

What does the root path/o mean, as in “pathology”?

1. AGrowth
2. BPain
3. CDisease
4. DHealth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “She felt vertigo every time she stood up quickly.”

1. ATightness in the chest
2. BA spinning sensation
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DBlurred vision

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must protect patient confidentiality.”

1. AThe physical safety of patients
2. BThe independence of older adults in hospital
3. CThe privacy of personal information
4. DThe comfort of the hospital room

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.”

1. AVery active
2. BStressful
3. CInactive, with much sitting
4. DHealthy and balanced

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection was systemic.”

1. AEasily cured with rest
2. BCaused by a system error
3. CLimited to one small area
4. DAffecting the whole body

What does the term atherosclerosis mean?

1. AA blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs
2. BA weak, bulging section in the wall of a major artery
3. CInflammation and clotting in the deep leg veins
4. DHardening and narrowing of arteries from fatty plaque