Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the suffix -pnoea (US: -pnea) mean, as in “apnoea”?

1. AHeart rate
2. BBreathing
3. CSwallowing
4. DSleeping

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

1. AUpon or above
2. BInside or within
3. CBeneath or below
4. DBeside or near

Which body part does the root derm/o or dermat/o refer to?

1. AMuscle
2. BSkin
3. CNerve
4. DBlood

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “She felt vertigo every time she stood up quickly.”

1. AA spinning sensation
2. BBlurred vision
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DTightness in the chest

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Infection is an inherent risk of any surgery.”

1. AMinor
2. BUnusual
3. CAvoidable
4. DBuilt-in

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was intubated in the emergency department.”

1. APut into a deep, drug-induced sleep
2. BTransferred straight to the intensive care unit
3. CGiven fluids through a vein in the arm
4. DHad a breathing tube placed in the trachea

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

1. ALimited to one area, not widespread
2. BSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull
3. CConstant, not coming and going
4. DWidespread, not limited to one area

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

1. AA low number of platelets
2. BA low number of red blood cells
3. CA high number of platelets
4. DA blood clot in a deep vein