Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the prefix brady- mean, as in “bradycardia”?

  1. AFast
  2. BDifficult
  3. CPainful
  4. DSlow
2.Easy

Which body part does the root encephal/o refer to?

  1. ABrain
  2. BSkull
  3. CSpinal cord
  4. DFace
3.Easy

Which body part does the root gastr/o refer to?

  1. ABrain
  2. BBone marrow
  3. CSkin
  4. DStomach
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s urine output was scant during the shift.”

  1. ACloudy and strong-smelling
  2. BVery dark in colour
  3. CVery small in amount
  4. DMuch larger than normal
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “On a busy shift the nurse must prioritise patient care.”

  1. AWrite down everything that has been done
  2. BHand tasks over to others
  3. CDecide what is most important first
  4. DPut off tasks until later
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted pallor of the patient’s face and lips.”

  1. AUnusual paleness
  2. BPatchy redness
  3. CA bluish colour
  4. DYellow discolouration
7.Hard

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

  1. AFoods that are safe to eat with it
  2. BLong-term effects that follow it
  3. CMedicines that cure it quickly
  4. DWarning signs that come before it
8.Hard

Which word is closest in meaning to robust?

  1. AStrong
  2. BUncertain
  3. CFragile
  4. DRecent

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Slow
  2. 2. A · Brain
  3. 3. D · Stomach
  4. 4. C · Very small in amount
  5. 5. C · Decide what is most important first
  6. 6. A · Unusual paleness
  7. 7. D · Warning signs that come before it
  8. 8. A · Strong

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