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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The tumour was found to be benign.”

1. AVery large
2. BNot cancerous and not spreading
3. CCaused by an infection
4. DCancerous and spreading to other organs

What does the root vas/o refer to, as in “vasoconstriction”?

1. AMuscle
2. BVessel
3. CValve
4. DNerve

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s breathing was shallow.”

1. ALoud and noisy
2. BNot deep
3. CSlow and regular
4. DPainful when lying down

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. ALong and detailed
2. BVague and general
3. CFormal and written
4. DBrief but complete

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The side effects of the new drug were negligible.”

1. ASo small they can be ignored
2. BLarge and very noticeable to patients
3. CLasting for many months
4. DDangerous to the patient

Which word is closest in meaning to ameliorate?

1. AMeasure
2. BDamage
3. CPostpone
4. DImprove

What does the term hysterectomy mean?

1. ASurgical repair of the bladder
2. BSurgical removal of the uterus
3. CIncision into the uterus
4. DSurgical removal of the ovaries