Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

What does the prefix poly- mean, as in “polydipsia”?

1. AOne or single
2. BFew or little
3. CMany or much
4. DHalf or partial

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient felt nausea after the anaesthetic.”

1. AA feeling of needing to vomit
2. BA feeling of the room spinning
3. CA sharp pain in the stomach
4. DA complete loss of appetite

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

1. ABefore
2. BWithout or absence of
3. CAn excessive amount of something
4. DTwice

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The older man had an episode of syncope in the shower.”

1. AChest pain
2. BFainting
3. CSeizure
4. DBreathlessness

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must protect patient confidentiality.”

1. AThe independence of older adults in hospital
2. BThe physical safety of patients
3. CThe comfort of the hospital room
4. DThe privacy of personal information

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse treated the dying patient with great compassion.”

1. AIndifference and a complete lack of interest
2. BImpatience and a need to hurry
3. CStrictness and firm discipline
4. DCare for suffering and a wish to help

What does the term hepatorenal mean?

1. ARelating to the liver and kidneys
2. BRelating to the liver and heart
3. CRelating to the kidneys and bladder
4. DRelating to the liver and stomach

Which word is closest in meaning to ameliorate?

1. ADamage
2. BPostpone
3. CImprove
4. DMeasure