Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

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

1. AVein
2. BMouth
3. CEar
4. DBone

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Diabetes is a chronic condition.”

1. ASudden and brief
2. BContagious
3. CLong-lasting
4. DEasily cured

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Her symptoms were mild.”

1. AGetting worse fast
2. BLife-threatening
3. CUnusual
4. DNot severe

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse delegated the bed bath to a nursing assistant.”

1. ACompleted it alone
2. BRefused to do it
3. CPut it off until later in the shift
4. DAssigned it to another person

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The drug is applied as a transdermal patch.”

1. AInto the muscle
2. BBy inhaling
3. CUnder the tongue
4. DThrough the skin

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

1. AFixed and strict
2. BVery long
3. CVery short
4. DAble to be changed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “His symptoms were intermittent.”

1. APresent only at night while lying down in bed
2. BComing and going at intervals
3. CConstant
4. DGetting steadily worse

What does the term dysphasia mean?

1. APain or burning when passing urine
2. BImpaired ability to use or understand language
3. CDifficulty in swallowing food, fluids and tablets
4. DDifficulty in breathing when lying flat