Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the root spondyl/o or vertebr/o refer to?

1. APelvis
2. BSkull
3. CRib
4. DVertebra (spine)

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

1. ACancerous and spreading to other organs
2. BVery large
3. CCaused by an infection
4. DNot cancerous and not spreading

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration.”

1. AA new infection
2. BLoss of too much body water
3. CA rapid gain in weight
4. DA very high blood sugar

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The supply room is adjacent to the nurses’ station.”

1. AAbove
2. BFar from
3. CBehind
4. DNext to

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The charge nurse will facilitate the family meeting.”

1. AHelp it run smoothly
2. BCancel it at short notice
3. CRecord it on video
4. DPostpone it until later

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The edges of the wound were necrotic.”

1. AMade up of dead tissue
2. BProducing thick pus
3. CHealing well and pink in colour
4. DBleeding heavily

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The new law will ___ the use of tobacco in all public buildings.”

1. Apurchase
2. Bpermit
3. Cpromote
4. Dprohibit

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “His back pain was ___ by sitting for long periods, so the nurse encouraged short walks.”

1. Acured
2. Baggravated
3. Calleviated
4. Dconcealed