Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix semi- mean, as in “semiconscious”?

1. ANot at all
2. BTwice or double
3. CPartly or half
4. DFully or completely

What does the root hist/o mean, as in “histology”?

1. ABlood
2. BCell
3. CHistory
4. DTissue

What does the suffix -penia mean, as in “leukopenia”?

1. AExcess or increase
2. BFormation or production
3. CDestruction or breakdown
4. DDeficiency or decrease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The new barcode system will enhance medication safety.”

1. ASlow down
2. BImprove
3. CMeasure exactly
4. DReplace completely

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The two blood pressure readings were consistent.”

1. ATaken at the same time
2. BBoth recorded incorrectly
3. CVery different from each other
4. DIn agreement with each other

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. ANot letting light through
2. BSealed against air
3. CKept cold at all times in a fridge
4. DLocked against children

What does the term polycythaemia mean?

1. AAn abnormally high number of white blood cells
2. BAn abnormally low number of platelets
3. CAn abnormally high number of red blood cells
4. DAn abnormally low number of red blood cells

Which word is closest in meaning to ubiquitous?

1. AWidespread
2. BDangerous
3. CUnique
4. DInvisible