Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix extra- mean, as in “extracellular”?

1. AInside
2. BOutside
3. CAround
4. DBetween

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

1. ADestruction or breakdown
2. BExcess or increase
3. CFormation or production
4. DDeficiency or decrease

What does the root ur/o refer to, as in “urology”?

1. ABlood or the blood vessels of the body
2. BSweat or the sweat glands
3. CBile or the gallbladder
4. DUrine or the urinary tract

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must stay vigilant for signs of bleeding after surgery.”

1. AGentle and kind
2. BUnsure and hesitant
3. CRelaxed and calm
4. DWatchful and alert

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The side effects of the new drug were negligible.”

1. ADangerous to the patient
2. BLarge and very noticeable to patients
3. CSo small they can be ignored
4. DLasting for many months

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

1. ATightness in the chest
2. BBlurred vision
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DA spinning sensation

What does the term leukaemia mean?

1. AA cancer of the blood-forming tissues
2. BA low number of red blood cells
3. CA bacterial infection of the bloodstream
4. DAn inherited bleeding disorder

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed petechiae on the patient’s legs.”

1. ATiny red or purple pinpoint spots
2. BRaised, itchy bumps
3. CFluid-filled blisters
4. DLarge, dark bruises from minor injuries