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

What does the root xer/o mean, as in “xerostomia”?

1. ASore
2. BDry
3. CHot
4. DWet

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will administer the medication at noon.”

1. AGive
2. BStore
3. CPrescribe
4. DRefuse

What does the root ur/o refer to, as in “urology”?

1. ABile or the gallbladder
2. BSweat or the sweat glands
3. CUrine or the urinary tract
4. DBlood or the blood vessels of the body

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks
2. BA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf
3. CA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
4. DAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was emaciated after months of illness.”

1. ADeeply confused
2. BBadly swollen with retained fluid
3. CCovered in sores
4. DExtremely thin and weak

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Smoking increases morbidity from heart and lung disease.”

1. AIllness
2. BDeath
3. CCost
4. DRecovery

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “Burning on urination and frequency are ___ of a urinary tract infection.”

1. Aindicative
2. Bindependent
3. Cirrelevant
4. Dindifferent

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The abdominal incision showed signs of dehiscence.”

1. ASeparation of the wound edges
2. BComplete and rapid healing of the wound
3. CFormation of a thick scar
4. DInfection producing pus