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

Which body part does the root derm/o or dermat/o refer to?

1. ASkin
2. BMuscle
3. CBlood
4. DNerve

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Washing your hands will reduce the number of germs.”

1. AMake larger
2. BMake smaller
3. CCount exactly
4. DKeep the same

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. AUninterested in it
2. BCompletely silent
3. CVery angry
4. DNot taking sides

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The airway is patent.”

1. AInflamed
2. BOpen and unblocked
3. CNarrow
4. DClosed

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

1. ASurprising or unexpected
2. BDoubtful or uncertain
3. CClear or obvious
4. DHidden or concealed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “His symptoms were intermittent.”

1. AGetting steadily worse
2. BPresent only at night while lying down in bed
3. CConstant
4. DComing and going at intervals

In anatomy, which word is the opposite of superior?

1. ALateral
2. BInferior
3. CDistal
4. DPosterior