Arbeitsblatt Gesundheitswortschatz (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

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

1. AThroat
2. BTongue
3. CWindpipe
4. DVoice box

What does the suffix -otomy mean, as in “tracheotomy”?

1. ASurgical removal
2. BVisual examination
3. CSurgical repair or reshaping
4. DCutting into; incision

What does the suffix -cide mean, as in “bactericide”?

1. ATesting
2. BKilling
3. CCarrying
4. DGrowing

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses use therapeutic communication with patients.”

1. AWritten down rather than spoken
2. BCasual and chatty in tone, like with friends
3. CPromoting healing and well-being
4. DRequired by law in every case

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

1. AUnknown
2. BToo little
3. CToo much
4. DEnough

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse acted as the patient’s advocate during the meeting.”

1. AA person who speaks up for another
2. BA person who argues against another
3. CA person who takes notes at the meeting
4. DA person who decides who is right

What does the term osteoarthritis mean?

1. AInflammation of the nerves of the arm
2. BSoftening of the muscles
3. CA condition of the bones and joints with joint inflammation
4. DRemoval of a joint

In anatomy, which word is the opposite of dorsal?

1. ACaudal
2. BDistal
3. CVentral
4. DSuperior