Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix mal- mean, as in “malnutrition”?

1. ANew or recent
2. BLarge or great
3. CGood or normal
4. DBad or poor

What does the root chondr/o refer to, as in “chondritis”?

1. ALigament
2. BTendon
3. CCartilage
4. DBone

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient with chest pain showed marked diaphoresis.”

1. ARapid breathing
2. BBrief fainting
3. CHeavy sweating
4. DViolent shivering

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

1. ANext to
2. BFar from
3. CBehind
4. DAbove

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient now meets the criteria for discharge.”

1. AStandards used to judge or decide
2. BWishes stated by the family
3. CForms that must be signed by the patient
4. DFees that must be paid

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Firm pressure was applied to achieve haemostasis.”

1. AThe stopping of bleeding
2. BA normal blood pressure
3. CThe formation of a bruise
4. DAn increase in blood flow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The sudden drop in blood pressure was transient.”

1. AVery severe
2. BLasting only a short time
3. CPermanent
4. DCaused by stress and lasting for many months