Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the root audi/o refer to, as in “audiometry”?

1. ATouch
2. BSight
3. CSmell
4. DHearing

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse reassured the patient before the procedure.”

1. AExamined carefully from head to toe
2. BHelped to feel less worried
3. CGave a strong warning
4. DAsked many questions

Which body part does the root oesophag/o (US: esophag/o) refer to?

1. AStomach
2. BWindpipe
3. CFood pipe
4. DMouth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The medication label was illegible, so the nurse called the pharmacy.”

1. AWritten in another language
2. BImpossible to read
3. COut of date
4. DMissing the patient’s name

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Turn the patient to the prone position for the back examination.”

1. ASitting up in bed
2. BStanding upright
3. CLying face down
4. DLying face up

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drinking enough fluids helps prevent constipation.”

1. APainful urination
2. BFrequent, loose stools
3. CStomach cramps after meals
4. DDifficulty passing stools

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s mood was euphoric despite the bad news.”

1. ADeeply sad
2. BCalm and flat
3. CIntensely happy
4. DAngry and irritable

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

1. AA low number of red blood cells
2. BA blood clot in a deep vein
3. CA low number of platelets
4. DA high number of platelets