Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABehind
2. BBelow
3. CBeside
4. DAbove

What does the prefix primi- mean, as in “primigravida”?

1. ALast
2. BSecond
3. CMany
4. DFirst

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to elevate the injured leg.”

1. AMassage
2. BWrap
3. CRaise
4. DBend

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s fluid intake was sufficient.”

1. AToo much
2. BEnough
3. CToo little
4. DUnknown

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Turn the patient to the prone position for the back examination.”

1. ALying face down
2. BLying face up
3. CStanding upright
4. DSitting up in bed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had an abscess on her arm.”

1. AA lump of fatty tissue
2. BAn open sore that will not heal properly
3. CA bruise under the skin
4. DA collection of pus in the tissues

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After treatment the patient’s leukaemia was in remission.”

1. AThe final and most serious stage of a long-term disease
2. BA period when signs of disease lessen or disappear
3. CA period of isolation to prevent infection
4. DThe recovery period immediately after surgery

What does the term hypoxia mean?

1. AVery fast and deep breathing
2. BToo little sugar in the blood
3. CToo little oxygen in the tissues
4. DToo much carbon dioxide in the blood