Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the prefix tri- mean, as in “triceps”?

1. AThree
2. BMany
3. CFour
4. DTwo

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The tumour was found to be benign.”

1. ACaused by an infection
2. BNot cancerous and not spreading
3. CVery large
4. DCancerous and spreading to other organs

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.”

1. AHaving enough rest and sleep
2. BHaving a normal body temperature
3. CHaving enough water in the body
4. DHaving enough food and energy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The rash was symmetric.”

1. ARaised, itchy and painful to touch
2. BOnly on one side
3. CThe same on both sides
4. DSpreading upward

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse stayed impartial during the family argument.”

1. ACompletely silent
2. BNot taking sides
3. CVery angry
4. DUninterested in it

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older man had an episode of syncope in the shower.”

1. AChest pain
2. BBreathlessness
3. CSeizure
4. DFainting

What does the term erythrocyte mean?

1. ARed blood cell
2. BBone cell
3. CSkin cell
4. DWhite blood cell

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The drain was collecting sanguineous fluid.”

1. AThick and full of pus
2. BClear and pale yellow
3. CDark green and bitter
4. DBright red and bloody