Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the prefix tri- mean, as in “triceps”?

  1. AFour
  2. BThree
  3. CTwo
  4. DMany
2.Easy

Which body part does the root dent/o or odont/o refer to?

  1. ABone
  2. BGum
  3. CTooth
  4. DNail
3.Easy

What does the prefix a- or an- mean, as in “anaemia” or “afebrile”?

  1. AWithout or absence of
  2. BTwice
  3. CBefore
  4. DAn excessive amount of something
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Poor eyesight can be a barrier to reading labels.”

  1. ACure
  2. BSign
  3. CHelp
  4. DObstacle
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will percuss the patient’s chest.”

  1. ATap to produce sounds
  2. BPress firmly with the palm
  3. CListen with a stethoscope
  4. DLook at closely
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Follow the correct sequence when putting on protective equipment.”

  1. AOrder
  2. BSpeed
  3. CCost
  4. DNumber
7.Hard

What does the term lithotripsy mean?

  1. ACrushing of stones
  2. BDissolving stones with drugs
  3. CAn X-ray of the stones
  4. DRemoval of a kidney
8.Hard

Which word means “inflammation of a vein”?

  1. AArteritis
  2. BPhlebitis
  3. CNephritis
  4. DMyositis

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Three
  2. 2. C · Tooth
  3. 3. A · Without or absence of
  4. 4. D · Obstacle
  5. 5. A · Tap to produce sounds
  6. 6. A · Order
  7. 7. A · Crushing of stones
  8. 8. B · Phlebitis

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