Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which body part does the root nas/o refer to, as in “nasogastric”?

  1. ANose
  2. BEar
  3. CChin
  4. DNeck
2.Easy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This cream may irritate sensitive skin.”

  1. AMake sore
  2. BCool and soothe
  3. CHeal and protect
  4. DMake softer
3.Easy

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

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the procedure before starting.”

  1. AThe steps of a test or treatment
  2. BThe name of the patient’s illness
  3. CThe list of medicines prescribed
  4. DThe cost of the hospital stay
5.Medium

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

  1. AUnusually sharp
  2. BRecently improved
  3. CCompletely normal
  4. DWeakened or damaged
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse explained the rationale for the procedure.”

  1. AThe price
  2. BThe length of time it will take
  3. CThe risks only
  4. DThe reason behind it
7.Hard

Which word means “absence of menstrual periods”?

  1. ADysmenorrhoea
  2. BAmenorrhoea
  3. CMetrorrhagia
  4. DMenorrhagia
8.Hard

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The abdominal pain was localised rather than diffuse.”

  1. AWidespread, not limited to one area
  2. BLimited to one area, not widespread
  3. CConstant, not coming and going
  4. DSharp and stabbing in nature, not dull

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Nose
  2. 2. A · Make sore
  3. 3. C · A break in a bone
  4. 4. A · The steps of a test or treatment
  5. 5. D · Weakened or damaged
  6. 6. D · The reason behind it
  7. 7. B · Amenorrhoea
  8. 8. B · Limited to one area, not widespread

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