Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the prefix supra- mean, as in “suprapubic”?

1. ABehind
2. BBeside
3. CAbove
4. DBelow

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

1. AHead
2. BHand
3. CFoot
4. DKnee

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will monitor the patient’s heart rate overnight.”

1. ALower gradually with medication
2. BWatch and check regularly
3. CLeave alone
4. DIncrease with exercise

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the procedure before starting.”

1. AThe steps of a test or treatment
2. BThe cost of the hospital stay
3. CThe name of the patient’s illness
4. DThe list of medicines prescribed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AA fear of taking the drug
2. BA dislike of the drug’s taste
3. CAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
4. DA need for more to get the same effect

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s lungs sounded congested.”

1. ALarger than normal
2. BCollapsed and completely airless
3. CFilled with fluid or mucus
4. DClear and healthy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse saw exudate on the wound dressing.”

1. AFlakes of dead skin
2. BSticky glue left behind by the adhesive tape
3. CFluid that has leaked out of the tissues
4. DA dry crust of old blood

Which word means “between the ribs”?

1. ASupracostal
2. BIntracostal
3. CIntercostal
4. DSubcostal