Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the suffix -meter mean, as in “thermometer”?

1. AA visual examination
2. BA surgical cut or incision
3. CA written record or tracing of results
4. DAn instrument for measuring

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Washing your hands will reduce the number of germs.”

1. ACount exactly
2. BMake smaller
3. CMake larger
4. DKeep the same

What does the suffix -gram mean, as in “electrocardiogram”?

1. AA record or image
2. BA puncture to remove fluid
3. CA surgical repair
4. DA visual examination

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the procedure before starting.”

1. AThe list of medicines prescribed
2. BThe name of the patient’s illness
3. CThe steps of a test or treatment
4. DThe cost of the hospital stay

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s breathing was laboured.”

1. AVery slow and quiet
2. BCompletely silent
3. CCalm, regular and without effort
4. DRequiring great effort

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will percuss the patient’s chest.”

1. APress firmly with the palm
2. BLook at closely
3. CListen with a stethoscope
4. DTap to produce sounds

What does the term lithotripsy mean?

1. ADissolving stones with drugs
2. BAn X-ray of the stones
3. CCrushing of stones
4. DRemoval of a kidney

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse documented serous drainage from the wound.”

1. AThick, cloudy and containing pus
2. BBright red and mostly blood
3. CClear, thin and pale yellow
4. DPink and mixed with some blood