Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the prefix inter- mean, as in “intervertebral”?

1. AWithin
2. BBetween
3. CBehind
4. DBelow

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test showed a deficiency of iron.”

1. AA normal amount
2. BA dangerous form
3. CAn excess
4. DA lack or shortage

Which body part does the root mamm/o or mast/o refer to?

1. AMuscle
2. BStomach
3. CBreast
4. DHip

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patients must adhere to the medication schedule.”

1. AChange freely whenever they like
2. BIgnore
3. CQuestion
4. DFollow closely

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The unit has strict protocols for infection control.”

1. AStaff uniforms
2. BSeparate buildings
3. CYearly budgets
4. DOfficial procedures or rules

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

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

What does the term cholecystectomy mean?

1. ASurgical incision into the common bile duct
2. BInflammation of the gallbladder
3. CSurgical removal of the gallbladder
4. DSurgical removal of the pancreas

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was taught to recognise the precursors of a migraine.”

1. AWarning signs that come before it
2. BMedicines that cure it quickly
3. CLong-term effects that follow it
4. DFoods that are safe to eat with it