Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix micro- mean, as in “microscope”?

1. AFast
2. BLarge
3. CMany
4. DSmall

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

1. AUpon or above
2. BBeneath or below
3. CInside or within
4. DBeside or near

What does the suffix -cide mean, as in “bactericide”?

1. AGrowing
2. BKilling
3. CCarrying
4. DTesting

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will help the patient ambulate in the hallway.”

1. ASpeak
2. BWalk
3. CSleep
4. DEat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was emaciated after months of illness.”

1. ACovered in sores
2. BBadly swollen with retained fluid
3. CDeeply confused
4. DExtremely thin and weak

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

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

What does the term dysuria mean?

1. AAbsence of urine production
2. BPainful or difficult urination
3. CPassing urine frequently during the night
4. DBlood in the urine

Which word means “between the ribs”?

1. ASubcostal
2. BSupracostal
3. CIntracostal
4. DIntercostal