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

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a fracture of the wrist.”

1. AA break in a bone
2. BA burn
3. CA deep cut that needs stitches
4. DA bruise

What does the suffix -gram mean, as in “electrocardiogram”?

1. AA surgical repair
2. BA record or image
3. CA puncture to remove fluid
4. DA visual examination

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mild swelling is an adverse effect of this drug.”

1. ARare and harmless
2. BExpected and desired
3. CHarmful or unwanted
4. DHelpful

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older man had an episode of syncope in the shower.”

1. AChest pain
2. BFainting
3. CSeizure
4. DBreathlessness

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse gave an accurate handover report.”

1. ACorrect
2. BLong and detailed
3. CShort and simple
4. DLate and rushed

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient’s condition is critical but stable.”

1. AVery serious, and getting worse very quickly
2. BVery serious, but not changing at present
3. CMild, and improving quickly
4. DNot serious, and not changing

What does the term bronchiectasis mean?

1. APermanent widening of the airways
2. BRemoval of an airway
3. CNarrowing of the airways during an asthma attack
4. DInflammation of the airways