Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix intra- mean, as in “intramuscular”?

1. AAcross
2. BBetween
3. CWithin
4. DAround

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient is alert and talking with her family.”

1. AAwake and aware
2. BAsleep and quiet
3. CUpset and crying
4. DConfused and lost

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection was severe, so she stayed in hospital.”

1. AUnusual
2. BBrief
3. CVery serious
4. DSlight

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nursing student was diligent in her studies.”

1. AShy and quiet
2. BNaturally gifted
3. CLazy and careless
4. DHard-working

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Place the patient in the supine position.”

1. ALying on the left side
2. BLying flat on the back, face up
3. CLying flat on the stomach, face down
4. DSitting upright at ninety degrees

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The aetiology of the disease is still unknown.”

1. ARate of spread
2. BCause or origin
3. CLikely outcome
4. DUsual treatment

What does the term neuropathy mean?

1. AA disease or disorder of the nerves
2. BThe study of nerves
3. CRemoval of a nerve
4. DA nerve cell