Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Which body part does the root nas/o refer to, as in “nasogastric”?

1. ANeck
2. BNose
3. CEar
4. DChin

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

1. AOutside
2. BAround
3. CBetween
4. DInside

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.”

1. AHaving enough water in the body
2. BHaving enough food and energy
3. CHaving enough rest and sleep
4. DHaving a normal body temperature

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child was febrile on admission.”

1. AShort of breath
2. BDehydrated
3. CVery confused
4. DHaving a fever

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The charge nurse will facilitate the family meeting.”

1. ACancel it at short notice
2. BPostpone it until later
3. CRecord it on video
4. DHelp it run smoothly

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

1. ADischarge from the ear
2. BSevere ear pain
3. CLoss of balance
4. DRinging in the ears

What does the term anuria mean?

1. AAbsence of urine production
2. BPassing urine mainly at night
3. CPainful or burning urination
4. DExcessive production of urine

Which word means “a surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid”?

1. AParacentesis
2. BAmniocentesis
3. CThoracentesis
4. DLaparotomy