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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Fluids are vital after heavy sweating.”

1. AHarmful
2. BEssential
3. CExpensive
4. DOptional

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noticed that the knee joint was inflamed.”

1. ABroken in two places after a fall
2. BStiff but normal-looking
3. CRed, swollen and painful
4. DCold, pale and numb

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

1. AInside or within
2. BUpon or above
3. CBeside or near
4. DBeneath or below

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The edges of the wound were necrotic.”

1. AProducing thick pus
2. BHealing well and pink in colour
3. CMade up of dead tissue
4. DBleeding heavily

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

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

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks
2. BA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
3. CAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
4. DA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.”

1. ADeveloped in later life
2. BCaused by an infection
3. CBecoming worse over time
4. DPresent from birth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s decline was precipitous.”

1. ASlow and gradual
2. BExpected and minor
3. CVery sudden and steep
4. DTemporary