Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the suffix -osis mean, as in “fibrosis”?

  1. AInflammation
  2. BSurgical removal of tissue
  3. CTumour
  4. DAbnormal condition
2.Easy

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

  1. AStomach
  2. BBone marrow
  3. CSkin
  4. DBrain
3.Easy

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

  1. AUrinary bladder
  2. BUreter
  3. CLiver
  4. DKidney and renal pelvis
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s compliance with treatment was excellent.”

  1. AFollowing the treatment as instructed
  2. BComplaining about the side effects of the treatment
  3. CRefusing the treatment
  4. DPaying for the treatment
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “If an order is unclear, clarify it with the prescriber.”

  1. ASign it
  2. BCancel it
  3. CRepeat it loudly
  4. DMake it clear
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The burn wound was debrided during surgery.”

  1. AClosed with stitches
  2. BCleared of dead or damaged tissue
  3. CCovered with a sterile, non-stick dressing
  4. DSoaked in warm water
7.Hard

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “His back pain was ___ by sitting for long periods, so the nurse encouraged short walks.”

  1. Aconcealed
  2. Baggravated
  3. Ccured
  4. Dalleviated
8.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient reported hallucinations during the night.”

  1. AHolding fixed false beliefs despite evidence
  2. BFeeling intense fear in crowded places
  3. CSeeing or hearing things that are not there
  4. DBeing unable to remember recent events

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Abnormal condition
  2. 2. A · Stomach
  3. 3. A · Urinary bladder
  4. 4. A · Following the treatment as instructed
  5. 5. D · Make it clear
  6. 6. B · Cleared of dead or damaged tissue
  7. 7. B · aggravated
  8. 8. C · Seeing or hearing things that are not there

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