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

What does the prefix bi- mean, as in “bilateral”?

1. ATwo
2. BHalf
3. CMany
4. DOne

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s appetite was poor after the treatment.”

1. AAbility to sleep through the night
2. BAbility to walk without help
3. CGeneral mood during the day
4. DDesire to eat

What does the prefix ab- mean, as in “abduction”?

1. AToward
2. BAway from
3. CThrough
4. DAround

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The footballer had a large contusion on his thigh.”

1. AA blister
2. BA bruise
3. CA broken bone
4. DA deep cut

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s lungs sounded congested.”

1. AFilled with fluid or mucus
2. BLarger than normal
3. CClear and healthy
4. DCollapsed and completely airless

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must protect patient confidentiality.”

1. AThe independence of older adults in hospital
2. BThe physical safety of patients
3. CThe privacy of personal information
4. DThe comfort of the hospital room

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “His symptoms ___ after he started the antibiotic, and he soon felt much better.”

1. Aabated
2. Bintensified
3. Cescalated
4. Dpersisted

Which word means “surgical removal of a kidney”?

1. ANephrotomy
2. BNephropexy
3. CNephrectomy
4. DNephrostomy