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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Being obese raises the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

1. AVery overweight
2. BVery underweight
3. CVery tall for one’s age
4. DVery inactive during the day

What does the prefix sub- mean, as in “sublingual”?

1. AAcross
2. BUnder or below
3. CAbove, over or on top of
4. DAround

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

1. AMake sore
2. BHeal and protect
3. CMake softer
4. DCool and soothe

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

1. AAble to be changed
2. BFixed and strict
3. CVery short
4. DVery long

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “If an order is unclear, clarify it with the prescriber.”

1. ACancel it
2. BSign it
3. CRepeat it loudly
4. DMake it clear

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “She felt vertigo every time she stood up quickly.”

1. ATightness in the chest
2. BA spinning sensation
3. CRinging in the ears
4. DBlurred vision

Which word means “a surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid”?

1. AThoracotomy
2. BPericardiocentesis
3. CParacentesis
4. DThoracentesis

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The sudden drop in blood pressure was transient.”

1. APermanent
2. BLasting only a short time
3. CCaused by stress and lasting for many months
4. DVery severe