Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

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

1. ASkull
2. BSpine
3. CRibs
4. DJaw

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a fracture of the wrist.”

1. AA burn
2. BA break in a bone
3. CA deep cut that needs stitches
4. DA bruise

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s appetite was poor after the treatment.”

1. AAbility to sleep through the night
2. BAbility to walk without help
3. CGeneral mood during the day
4. DDesire to eat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse gave an antipyretic for the high temperature.”

1. AA drug that thins the blood
2. BA drug that kills bacteria
3. CA drug that stops vomiting
4. DA drug that reduces fever

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. AApprove in advance
2. BHand over to others
3. CRecord in writing
4. DExplain out loud

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The visitor spoke to the staff in a hostile tone.”

1. ASad and tearful
2. BCalm and polite
3. CUnsure and confused
4. DUnfriendly and aggressive

What does the term hemiplegia mean?

1. AParalysis of one side of the body
2. BWeakness of both legs only
3. CLoss of all feeling in both hands and fingers
4. DParalysis of all four limbs

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Severe dehydration can be fatal.”

1. ACausing death
2. BShort-lived
3. CPainful
4. DEasily treated