Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The tumour was found to be benign.”

1. ACaused by an infection
2. BNot cancerous and not spreading
3. CCancerous and spreading to other organs
4. DVery large

What does the root lymph/o refer to, as in “lymphoedema” (US: lymphedema)?

1. AUrine and the kidneys
2. BBlood and the blood vessels of the body
3. CLymph and the lymphatic system
4. DBile and the gallbladder

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. AVery angry
2. BCompletely silent
3. CNot taking sides
4. DUninterested in it

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The unit has strict protocols for infection control.”

1. ASeparate buildings
2. BStaff uniforms
3. COfficial procedures or rules
4. DYearly budgets

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s blood pressure was labile throughout the night.”

1. AChanging quickly and often
2. BImpossible to measure with a normal cuff
3. CSteady and unchanging
4. DVery low

Which word is the opposite of anterior?

1. ASuperior
2. BLateral
3. CPosterior
4. DMedial

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the wound with saline to wash out the debris.”

1. Asutured
2. Birrigated
3. Cpalpated
4. Dauscultated