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

Which body part does the root gloss/o or lingu/o refer to?

1. ACheek
2. BThroat
3. CTongue
4. DJaw

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Mr Lee is now independent with bathing.”

1. AIn need of full help
2. BAble to do it without help
3. CRefusing to do it
4. DAfraid of doing it

What does the suffix -penia mean, as in “leukopenia”?

1. ADestruction or breakdown
2. BFormation or production
3. CDeficiency or decrease
4. DExcess or increase

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. AHand over to others
2. BRecord in writing
3. CExplain out loud
4. DApprove in advance

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Keep the room well ventilated.”

1. ACleaned
2. BHeated
3. CBrightly lit
4. DSupplied with fresh air

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Most hospitals limit the use of verbal orders.”

1. AApproved by a manager
2. BWritten in the record
3. CSpoken
4. DUrgent or emergency

Which word means “a doctor who specialises in the care of children”?

1. APodiatrist
2. BObstetrician
3. CPaediatrician
4. DGeriatrician

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Firm pressure was applied to achieve haemostasis.”

1. AThe stopping of bleeding
2. BThe formation of a bruise
3. CAn increase in blood flow
4. DA normal blood pressure