Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will assess your breathing.”

1. ARecord only
2. BIgnore
3. CEvaluate
4. DTreat

What does the suffix -ostomy mean, as in “colostomy”?

1. ASurgically removing an organ
2. BAbnormal enlargement of an organ
3. CInflammation of an organ
4. DSurgically creating an opening

What does the root xer/o mean, as in “xerostomia”?

1. AHot
2. BDry
3. CSore
4. DWet

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of tinnitus.”

1. ASevere ear pain
2. BRinging in the ears
3. CLoss of balance
4. DDischarge from the ear

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
2. BA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf
3. CAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
4. DA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s urine output was scant during the shift.”

1. ACloudy and strong-smelling
2. BVery small in amount
3. CMuch larger than normal
4. DVery dark in colour

Which word means “enlargement of the heart”?

1. ACardialgia
2. BCardiomegaly
3. CCardiomyopathy
4. DCarditis

What does the term cyanosis mean?

1. AA bluish colour of the skin
2. BA red, flushed skin
3. CA yellow colour of the skin
4. DA pale, white skin