Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Which body part does the root pharyng/o refer to, as in “pharyngitis”?

1. AWindpipe
2. BThroat
3. CVoice box
4. DTongue

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will administer the medication at noon.”

1. ARefuse
2. BGive
3. CStore
4. DPrescribe

What does the suffix -cele mean, as in “rectocele”?

1. ASurgical removal
2. BHernia or bulging
3. CSmall cell
4. DPuncture

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses use therapeutic communication with patients.”

1. ARequired by law in every case
2. BWritten down rather than spoken
3. CPromoting healing and well-being
4. DCasual and chatty in tone, like with friends

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patients with heart failure often retain fluid.”

1. ARefuse to drink
2. BLose quickly
3. CNeed extra
4. DHold on to

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse acted as the patient’s advocate during the meeting.”

1. AA person who decides who is right
2. BA person who argues against another
3. CA person who speaks up for another
4. DA person who takes notes at the meeting

Which word is the opposite of scarce?

1. ARare
2. BAbundant
3. CMinimal
4. DLimited

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