Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient felt nausea after the anaesthetic.”

1. AA complete loss of appetite
2. BA sharp pain in the stomach
3. CA feeling of the room spinning
4. DA feeling of needing to vomit

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The cough was persistent.”

1. AContinuing for a long time
2. BPainless but loud
3. CQuiet
4. DBrief

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Wear a mask to protect other patients.”

1. AKeep safe from harm
2. BWarn about danger
3. CTreat an illness
4. DTest for disease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

1. ADoubtful or uncertain
2. BSurprising or unexpected
3. CHidden or concealed
4. DClear or obvious

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses use therapeutic communication with patients.”

1. APromoting healing and well-being
2. BCasual and chatty in tone, like with friends
3. CRequired by law in every case
4. DWritten down rather than spoken

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hearing loss is prevalent among older adults.”

1. ACommon
2. BHidden
3. CMild
4. DRare

Which word is closest in meaning to concur?

1. ALeave
2. BDelay
3. CArgue
4. DAgree

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The new law will ___ the use of tobacco in all public buildings.”

1. Apermit
2. Bpurchase
3. Cprohibit
4. Dpromote