Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which body part does the root mamm/o or mast/o refer to?

  1. ABreast
  2. BHip
  3. CMuscle
  4. DStomach
2.Easy

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. BGeneral mood during the day
  3. CDesire to eat
  4. DAbility to walk without help
3.Easy

What does the root vas/o refer to, as in “vasoconstriction”?

  1. AMuscle
  2. BValve
  3. CNerve
  4. DVessel
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor will discontinue the drug if the rash spreads.”

  1. ARestart
  2. BChange the brand of
  3. CIncrease
  4. DStop
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

  1. AA dislike of the drug’s taste
  2. BA need for more to get the same effect
  3. CA fear of taking the drug
  4. DAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Use the appropriate size of cuff when measuring blood pressure.”

  1. ALargest
  2. BCheapest
  3. CNewest
  4. DSuitable
7.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a paroxysmal cough.”

  1. AOccurring in sudden attacks
  2. BDry and tickly
  3. CConstant but mild
  4. DProducing a lot of mucus
8.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

  1. ASeeing or hearing things that are not there
  2. BBeing unable to remember recent events
  3. CHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence
  4. DFeeling intense fear in crowded places

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Breast
  2. 2. C · Desire to eat
  3. 3. D · Vessel
  4. 4. D · Stop
  5. 5. B · A need for more to get the same effect
  6. 6. D · Suitable
  7. 7. A · Occurring in sudden attacks
  8. 8. A · Seeing or hearing things that are not there

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