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

What does the root aden/o refer to, as in “adenoma”?

1. AVessel
2. BFat
3. CGland
4. DBone

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

1. AMouth
2. BBone
3. CEar
4. DVein

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This medicine is available at most pharmacies.”

1. AAble to be obtained
2. BBanned from sale
3. COut of stock
4. DGiven free of charge

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Turn the patient to the prone position for the back examination.”

1. ALying face up
2. BLying face down
3. CSitting up in bed
4. DStanding upright

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient had a seizure in the waiting room.”

1. AA sudden stopping of the heartbeat
2. BA sharp, stabbing pain in the head
3. CA blockage of blood flow to part of the brain
4. DA sudden burst of abnormal brain activity

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patients with heart failure often retain fluid.”

1. ALose quickly
2. BNeed extra
3. CHold on to
4. DRefuse to drink

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse spoke in a ___ voice so the frightened child would feel safe.”

1. Aharsh
2. Bsoothing
3. Csarcastic
4. Dhostile

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand hygiene is imperative before every patient contact.”

1. ADiscouraged
2. BAbsolutely necessary
3. CRarely needed
4. DOptional