Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This cream may irritate sensitive skin.”

1. AHeal and protect
2. BMake softer
3. CMake sore
4. DCool and soothe

Which body part does the root col/o refer to, as in “colitis”?

1. AStomach
2. BGallbladder
3. CSmall intestine
4. DColon (large intestine)

What does the root arthr/o refer to?

1. AJoint
2. BEar
3. CArm
4. DArtery

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

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

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
2. BA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
3. CA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf
4. DA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient became agitated during the night.”

1. AUnconscious and still
2. BRestless and disturbed
3. CCalm and settled
4. DSleepy and slow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older patient had orthostatic hypotension.”

1. ARelated to eating a meal
2. BRelated to standing upright
3. CRelated to lying flat
4. DRelated to hard physical exercise

Which word is closest in meaning to imminent?

1. AUnlikely
2. BImpending
3. CPrevious
4. DDistant