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

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

1. AFood pipe
2. BWindpipe
3. CTonsils
4. DVoice box

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

1. ATwisting
2. BDrooping or sagging
3. CHardening
4. DBleeding

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

1. AEar
2. BEye
3. CThroat
4. DTooth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted pallor of the patient’s face and lips.”

1. AUnusual paleness
2. BA bluish colour
3. CYellow discolouration
4. DPatchy redness

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Older adults have a higher incidence of falls.”

1. ARate of occurrence
2. BFear of falling
3. CCause
4. DTreatment

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “After the stroke, the patient’s speech was ___, with words running into each other.”

1. Aslurred
2. Barticulate
3. Celoquent
4. Dlucid

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient developed a nosocomial infection.”

1. AAcquired while in hospital
2. BCaught at home or in the community
3. CPresent since the time of birth
4. DSpread by insects or animals