Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the prefix primi- mean, as in “primigravida”?

1. ALast
2. BSecond
3. CMany
4. DFirst

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pain was acute and began an hour ago.”

1. AMild and harmless
2. BLasting for many years
3. CImaginary
4. DSudden and severe

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was discharged this morning.”

1. AMoved to another ward
2. BTaken away for surgery
3. CAdmitted to the hospital
4. DAllowed to leave the hospital

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient showed impaired hearing in one ear.”

1. ACompletely normal
2. BRecently improved
3. CWeakened or damaged
4. DUnusually sharp

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse cleaned the abrasion on the child’s knee.”

1. AA swollen joint
2. BA bite from an animal
3. CA deep puncture wound from a nail
4. DA scrape of the skin surface

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “When the injured leg was moved, the nurse felt crepitus.”

1. AA loss of feeling in the skin
2. BA strong, bounding pulse under the skin
3. CA sudden muscle spasm
4. DA grating or crackling sensation

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

1. ALong-term effects that follow it
2. BWarning signs that come before it
3. CFoods that are safe to eat with it
4. DMedicines that cure it quickly