Fiche d’exercices de Vocabulaire de la santé (examens d’entrée) avec corrigé

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will administer the medication at noon.”

1. APrescribe
2. BGive
3. CRefuse
4. DStore

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

1. AChest
2. BNeck
3. CFoot
4. DHead

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The infection was severe, so she stayed in hospital.”

1. AVery serious
2. BUnusual
3. CSlight
4. DBrief

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infections.”

1. ARequired by law
2. BStrongly recommended
3. CNot advised because it may cause harm
4. DGiven in double doses for faster results

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse completed a comprehensive assessment on admission.”

1. ADone quickly without any notes
2. BDifficult for the patient to follow
3. CCovering all or nearly all aspects
4. DShort and limited to one problem

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test results were inconclusive.”

1. AClearly positive
2. BLost by the laboratory before anyone read them
3. CNot leading to a firm answer
4. DClearly negative

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The review found that the patient’s rash was iatrogenic.”

1. APresent from the time of birth
2. BCaused by medical treatment or care
3. CArising from an unknown cause
4. DTriggered by emotional stress or worry

Which word is closest in meaning to prudent?

1. ASensible
2. BAnxious
3. CLazy
4. DReckless