Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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

1. ASlight
2. BVery serious
3. CBrief
4. DUnusual

What does the prefix primi- mean, as in “primigravida”?

1. AFirst
2. BSecond
3. CMany
4. DLast

Which body part does the root thorac/o refer to?

1. ABack
2. BChest
3. CPelvis
4. DAbdomen

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test results were inconclusive.”

1. ANot leading to a firm answer
2. BClearly positive
3. CClearly negative
4. DLost by the laboratory before anyone read them

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “He has a tendency to forget his evening dose.”

1. AFear of something
2. BLikelihood to behave a certain way
3. CRight to refuse something
4. DReason for doing something

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “A patient with a weak swallow is at risk of aspiration.”

1. ALosing a large amount of weight
2. BBreathing food or fluid into the lungs
3. CFalling when getting out of bed at night
4. DBleeding from the stomach lining

Which word is the opposite of hypertrophy?

1. AHyperplasia
2. BDystrophy
3. CAtrophy
4. DNecrosis

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

1. ABeing unable to remember recent events
2. BHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence
3. CFeeling intense fear in crowded places
4. DSeeing or hearing things that are not there