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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This cream may irritate sensitive skin.”

1. AMake softer
2. BCool and soothe
3. CMake sore
4. DHeal and protect

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This drug can cause frequent urination.”

1. APainful and burning
2. BHappening rarely
3. CHappening often
4. DDark in colour

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to abstain from food before the test.”

1. AChoose freely
2. BAvoid
3. CPrepare
4. DEat more of

What does the prefix dys- mean, as in “dysphagia”?

1. ANormal
2. BFast
3. CAbsent
4. DDifficult or painful

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient now meets the criteria for discharge.”

1. AFees that must be paid
2. BForms that must be signed by the patient
3. CStandards used to judge or decide
4. DWishes stated by the family

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The clinic offers flexible appointment times.”

1. AAble to be changed
2. BVery long
3. CFixed and strict
4. DVery short

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the patient’s concerns and arranged a meeting with the doctor.”

1. Aconcealed
2. Backnowledged
3. Cdismissed
4. Dexaggerated

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The strain of bacteria proved highly virulent.”

1. AEasily killed by antibiotics
2. BMild and slow to spread between people
3. CAble to cause severe disease
4. DHarmless to healthy adults