Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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

1. ASkull
2. BRibs
3. CJaw
4. DSpine

What does the prefix a- or an- mean, as in “anaemia” or “afebrile”?

1. ATwice
2. BBefore
3. CWithout or absence of
4. DAn excessive amount of something

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The cut on his hand is starting to heal.”

1. AGet better
2. BGet infected
3. COpen up
4. DBleed again

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was intubated in the emergency department.”

1. AGiven fluids through a vein in the arm
2. BPut into a deep, drug-induced sleep
3. CHad a breathing tube placed in the trachea
4. DTransferred straight to the intensive care unit

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “On a busy shift the nurse must prioritise patient care.”

1. AWrite down everything that has been done
2. BHand tasks over to others
3. CDecide what is most important first
4. DPut off tasks until later

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hearing loss is prevalent among older adults.”

1. AHidden
2. BRare
3. CMild
4. DCommon

What does the term hemiplegia mean?

1. AParalysis of one side of the body
2. BLoss of all feeling in both hands and fingers
3. CWeakness of both legs only
4. DParalysis of all four limbs

Which word is closest in meaning to candid?

1. AShy
2. BFrank
3. CRude
4. DSecretive