Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to abstain from food before the test.”

1. AChoose freely
2. BPrepare
3. CEat more of
4. DAvoid

What does the prefix bi- mean, as in “bilateral”?

1. AMany
2. BTwo
3. COne
4. DHalf

What does the suffix -ology mean?

1. ASwelling of
2. BThe surgical removal of
3. CFear of
4. DThe study of

Choose the meaning of the words in bold: “The patient gave informed consent before the operation.”

1. AA decision made by the family on the patient’s behalf
2. BAgreement given after understanding the risks and benefits
3. CA signature given without any explanation of the planned procedure
4. DA refusal of treatment after hearing about the risks

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Pain is a subjective symptom.”

1. ASeen easily by other people
2. BAlways serious and urgent
3. CMeasured with an instrument such as a thermometer
4. DBased on the patient’s own experience

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The clinic offers flexible appointment times.”

1. AAble to be changed
2. BFixed and strict
3. CVery long
4. DVery short

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

1. AA sign comes only from a lab test; a symptom only from an X-ray
2. BA sign is observed by others; a symptom is felt by the patient
3. CA sign is always serious; a symptom is always mild
4. DA symptom is observed by others; a sign is felt by the patient

Which word is closest in meaning to ameliorate?

1. AMeasure
2. BDamage
3. CPostpone
4. DImprove