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

What does the suffix -ostomy mean, as in “colostomy”?

1. ASurgically removing an organ
2. BAbnormal enlargement of an organ
3. CInflammation of an organ
4. DSurgically creating an opening

What does the prefix a- or an- mean, as in “anaemia” or “afebrile”?

1. AWithout or absence of
2. BAn excessive amount of something
3. CBefore
4. DTwice

What does the suffix -itis mean, as in “tonsillitis”?

1. ASurgical removal
2. BEnlargement
3. CInflammation
4. DStudy of

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The new barcode system will enhance medication safety.”

1. AImprove
2. BMeasure exactly
3. CSlow down
4. DReplace completely

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse found a discrepancy in the end-of-shift opioid count.”

1. AA routine signature
2. BA mismatch
3. CA short delay
4. DA full agreement

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed petechiae on the patient’s legs.”

1. AFluid-filled blisters
2. BRaised, itchy bumps
3. CLarge, dark bruises from minor injuries
4. DTiny red or purple pinpoint spots

Which word is closest in meaning to tenuous?

1. ALengthy
2. BStrong
3. CTense
4. DFlimsy