Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the root therm/o mean, as in “thermometer”?

1. ACold
2. BPressure
3. CHeat
4. DLight

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABeside
2. BBelow
3. CBehind
4. DAbove

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s compliance with treatment was excellent.”

1. AFollowing the treatment as instructed
2. BComplaining about the side effects of the treatment
3. CRefusing the treatment
4. DPaying for the treatment

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. AVague and general
2. BFormal and written
3. CLong and detailed
4. DBrief but complete

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection is latent and causes no symptoms now.”

1. ASpreading rapidly through the whole body
2. BCaused by an injury
3. CCompletely cured
4. DPresent but not active or visible

What does the term pericarditis mean?

1. AInflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart wall
2. BEnlargement of the heart
3. CInflammation of the sac around the heart
4. DSlow heart rate

Which word means “a doctor who specialises in the treatment of cancer”?

1. ANeurologist
2. BHaematologist
3. COncologist
4. DNephrologist