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

What does the prefix pre- mean, as in “prenatal”?

1. ABefore
2. BAfter
3. CBeside
4. DInside

What does the prefix hypo- mean, as in “hypoglycaemia”?

1. AFast
2. BBelow normal
3. CAround
4. DAbove normal

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

1. AGrowth or development
2. BHardening or scarring of tissue
3. CPain or tenderness
4. DMovement or motion

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the procedure before starting.”

1. AThe cost of the hospital stay
2. BThe steps of a test or treatment
3. CThe name of the patient’s illness
4. DThe list of medicines prescribed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse completed a comprehensive assessment on admission.”

1. ADone quickly without any notes
2. BDifficult for the patient to follow
3. CCovering all or nearly all aspects
4. DShort and limited to one problem

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The baby was born premature.”

1. ABy caesarean section
2. BBefore the expected time
3. CAfter the due date
4. DAt home

Which word is closest in meaning to innocuous?

1. AToxic
2. BInfectious
3. CPainful
4. DHarmless

Which word is closest in meaning to robust?

1. AFragile
2. BUncertain
3. CRecent
4. DStrong