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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.”

1. AHaving a normal body temperature
2. BHaving enough water in the body
3. CHaving enough food and energy
4. DHaving enough rest and sleep

What does the suffix -malacia mean, as in “osteomalacia”?

1. ABreaking
2. BSoftening
3. CHardening
4. DThinning

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient felt nausea after the anaesthetic.”

1. AA feeling of the room spinning
2. BA complete loss of appetite
3. CA feeling of needing to vomit
4. DA sharp pain in the stomach

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was cooperative during the examination.”

1. AVery sleepy
2. BRefusing all care offered by the staff
3. CWilling to follow instructions
4. DConfused and lost

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will help the patient ambulate in the hallway.”

1. ASleep
2. BSpeak
3. CEat
4. DWalk

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

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

What does the term myocardial mean, as in “myocardial infarction”?

1. ARelating to the heart muscle
2. BRelating to the sac around the heart
3. CRelating to the heart valves
4. DRelating to the inner lining of the heart

Which word is the opposite of vasoconstriction?

1. AVasospasm
2. BVasculitis
3. CArteriosclerosis
4. DVasodilation