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

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

1. AThroat
2. BEye
3. CTooth
4. DEar

Which body part does the root bronch/o refer to?

1. AThe nasal passages
2. BThe large airways of the lungs
3. CThe voice box
4. DThe tiny air sacs at the ends of the airways

What does the suffix -ptosis mean, as in “nephroptosis”?

1. ATwisting
2. BDrooping or sagging
3. CBleeding
4. DHardening

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

1. ARecord it on video
2. BHelp it run smoothly
3. CCancel it at short notice
4. DPostpone it until later

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AA fear of taking the drug
2. BA dislike of the drug’s taste
3. CA need for more to get the same effect
4. DAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse collected a sputum sample in the morning.”

1. ABlood taken from a vein
2. BMucus coughed up from the lungs
3. CFluid running from the nose during a cold
4. DUrine passed from the bladder

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

1. AHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence
2. BFeeling intense fear in crowded places
3. CSeeing or hearing things that are not there
4. DBeing unable to remember recent events

Which word is closest in meaning to concur?

1. AArgue
2. BDelay
3. CAgree
4. DLeave