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

What does the suffix -trophy mean, as in “hypertrophy”?

1. AMovement or motion
2. BGrowth or development
3. CHardening or scarring of tissue
4. DPain or tenderness

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABelow
2. BAbove
3. CBehind
4. DBeside

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

1. AOne
2. BMany
3. CHalf
4. DTwo

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The study measured the efficacy of the vaccine.”

1. AAbility to produce the intended effect
2. BNumber of side effects reported
3. CCost of producing each dose
4. DTime it takes to manufacture

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

1. ASurprising or unexpected
2. BHidden or concealed
3. CDoubtful or uncertain
4. DClear or obvious

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse applied a tourniquet before drawing blood.”

1. AA band that restricts blood flow
2. BA tube for collecting blood
3. CA fine needle used to enter the vein
4. DAn alcohol swab for the skin

What does the term leukaemia mean?

1. AA cancer of the blood-forming tissues
2. BA low number of red blood cells
3. CAn inherited bleeding disorder
4. DA bacterial infection of the bloodstream

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The team recommended palliative care.”

1. ACare given only in an emergency department
2. BCare that focuses on comfort and symptom relief
3. CCare that aims to cure the disease completely and quickly
4. DCare that restores function after an injury