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

What does the prefix post- mean, as in “postoperative”?

1. AAfter
2. BAgainst
3. CBefore
4. DDuring

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Take one dose of the syrup at bedtime.”

1. AA small evening meal
2. BA measured amount of medicine
3. CA large glass of water
4. DA type of bandage

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Fluids are vital after heavy sweating.”

1. AEssential
2. BOptional
3. CExpensive
4. DHarmful

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was intubated in the emergency department.”

1. AGiven fluids through a vein in the arm
2. BTransferred straight to the intensive care unit
3. CPut into a deep, drug-induced sleep
4. DHad a breathing tube placed in the trachea

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. AKept cold at all times in a fridge
2. BNot letting light through
3. CSealed against air
4. DLocked against children

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted a deficit in the patient’s memory.”

1. AA low score on a written memory test
2. BA shortfall or loss of ability
3. CA surplus
4. DA strength

What does the term dysuria mean?

1. APassing urine frequently during the night
2. BPainful or difficult urination
3. CAbsence of urine production
4. DBlood in the urine

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The aetiology of the disease is still unknown.”

1. ACause or origin
2. BUsual treatment
3. CLikely outcome
4. DRate of spread