Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix pan- mean, as in “pandemic”?

1. ALocal or nearby
2. BAll or everywhere
3. CHalf or partly
4. DNone or nowhere

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mr Lee is now independent with bathing.”

1. AIn need of full help
2. BAfraid of doing it
3. CRefusing to do it
4. DAble to do it without help

What does the prefix nulli- mean, as in “nullipara”?

1. AMany
2. BOne
3. CNone
4. DTwo

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the rationale for the procedure.”

1. AThe reason behind it
2. BThe risks only
3. CThe length of time it will take
4. DThe price

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor examined a lesion on the patient’s back.”

1. AA tattoo that has faded with age
2. BAn area of abnormal or damaged tissue
3. CA muscle cramp in the lower back
4. DA normal skin crease over the shoulder blade

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s recovery was gradual.”

1. ASudden
2. BSlow and steady
3. CUnexpected
4. DComplete

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. Cconcealed
4. Dalleviated

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

1. ALasting only a short time
2. BPermanent
3. CVery severe
4. DCaused by stress and lasting for many months