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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pain was acute and began an hour ago.”

1. ALasting for many years
2. BImaginary
3. CMild and harmless
4. DSudden and severe

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

1. AGums
2. BTongue
3. CTeeth
4. DLips

Which body part does the root onych/o refer to?

1. ASkin
2. BHair
3. CNail
4. DFinger joint

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The team will implement the new care plan today.”

1. APut into action
2. BCancel
3. CWrite down
4. DReview again

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Contaminated needles must be placed in a sharps container.”

1. ASharper than normal needles
2. BBrand new and still sealed in the original packet
3. CMade unclean by germs or harmful matter
4. DBent or broken during use

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The visitor spoke to the staff in a hostile tone.”

1. ACalm and polite
2. BSad and tearful
3. CUnfriendly and aggressive
4. DUnsure and confused

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

1. ABeing unable to remember recent events
2. BSeeing or hearing things that are not there
3. CFeeling intense fear in crowded places
4. DHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe dehydration can be fatal.”

1. AEasily treated
2. BPainful
3. CShort-lived
4. DCausing death