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

What does the suffix -ology mean?

1. AFear of
2. BThe study of
3. CThe surgical removal of
4. DSwelling of

Which body part does the root ot/o refer to, as in “otitis”?

1. AEar
2. BEye
3. CTooth
4. DThroat

What does the suffix -ptosis mean, as in “nephroptosis”?

1. ABleeding
2. BTwisting
3. CHardening
4. DDrooping or sagging

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nursing student was diligent in her studies.”

1. AShy and quiet
2. BNaturally gifted
3. CLazy and careless
4. DHard-working

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. AFormal and written
2. BVague and general
3. CLong and detailed
4. DBrief but complete

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was unable to void after surgery.”

1. ASwallow
2. BSpeak clearly
3. CPass urine
4. DWalk

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The two medications should not be taken together because they ___ each other’s effects.”

1. Apackage
2. Bcounteract
3. Cduplicate
4. Ddescribe

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The sudden drop in blood pressure was transient.”

1. ALasting only a short time
2. BPermanent
3. CVery severe
4. DCaused by stress and lasting for many months