Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Do not exceed the dose stated on the label.”

1. AGo beyond
2. BFall below
3. CRepeat
4. DForget

What does the suffix -trophy mean, as in “hypertrophy”?

1. APain or tenderness
2. BMovement or motion
3. CHardening or scarring of tissue
4. DGrowth or development

Which body part does the root derm/o or dermat/o refer to?

1. ASkin
2. BMuscle
3. CBlood
4. DNerve

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor examined a lesion on the patient’s back.”

1. AA muscle cramp in the lower back
2. BAn area of abnormal or damaged tissue
3. CA tattoo that has faded with age
4. DA normal skin crease over the shoulder blade

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The pupils dilate in the dark.”

1. ABecome smaller
2. BStop moving
3. CChange colour
4. DBecome wider

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “On the mental health assessment, the patient’s affect was flat.”

1. ALevel of pain reported
2. BPhysical strength and energy
3. CAbility to remember recent events
4. DOutward expression of emotion

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The nurse ___ the patient’s concerns and arranged a meeting with the doctor.”

1. Aconcealed
2. Backnowledged
3. Cexaggerated
4. Ddismissed