Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the suffix -cele mean, as in “rectocele”?

1. ASmall cell
2. BPuncture
3. CSurgical removal
4. DHernia or bulging

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

1. ALips
2. BTongue
3. CGums
4. DTeeth

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

1. AThe nasal passages
2. BThe tiny air sacs at the ends of the airways
3. CThe voice box
4. DThe large airways of the lungs

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. ALocked against children
2. BKept cold at all times in a fridge
3. CSealed against air
4. DNot letting light through

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The baby was born premature.”

1. AAt home
2. BBefore the expected time
3. CBy caesarean section
4. DAfter the due date

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted a deficit in the patient’s memory.”

1. AA surplus
2. BA strength
3. CA low score on a written memory test
4. DA shortfall or loss of ability

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The X-ray showed a comminuted fracture of the tibia.”

1. ABroken into several pieces
2. BCracked but not broken through
3. CAlready healed in a bad position
4. DBroken with the skin torn open

What does the term leukocyte mean?

1. AWhite blood cell
2. BPlatelet
3. CNerve cell of the brain
4. DRed blood cell