Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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

1. AThe nasal passages
2. BThe tiny air sacs at the ends of the airways
3. CThe large airways of the lungs
4. DThe voice box

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The room must stay sterile during surgery.”

1. AFull of modern medical equipment
2. BWarm and comfortable
3. CFree from living microorganisms
4. DQuiet and dark

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

1. ASpinal cord
2. BBrain
3. CSkull
4. DFace

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pulse was rapid and thready.”

1. AWeak and hard to feel
2. BIrregular and skipping
3. CStrong and bounding
4. DSlow and steady

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

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was given an enema before the bowel test.”

1. AFluid put into the rectum to empty the bowel
2. BA tube passed into the stomach through the nose
3. CAn injection into the space around the spine
4. DA tablet placed under the tongue

What does the term colectomy mean?

1. ACreation of an opening from the colon
2. BVisual examination of the colon with a scope
3. CInflammation of the lining of the colon
4. DRemoval of all or part of the colon

Which word is the opposite of hypertrophy?

1. AAtrophy
2. BDystrophy
3. CNecrosis
4. DHyperplasia