Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does the root lymph/o refer to, as in “lymphoedema” (US: lymphedema)?

  1. ABlood and the blood vessels of the body
  2. BLymph and the lymphatic system
  3. CBile and the gallbladder
  4. DUrine and the kidneys
2.Easy

What does the prefix extra- mean, as in “extracellular”?

  1. AOutside
  2. BAround
  3. CInside
  4. DBetween
3.Easy

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

  1. ANeck
  2. BEar
  3. CChin
  4. DNose
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”

  1. AHidden or concealed
  2. BDoubtful or uncertain
  3. CSurprising or unexpected
  4. DClear or obvious
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s fluid intake was sufficient.”

  1. AToo much
  2. BEnough
  3. CToo little
  4. DUnknown
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient complained of general malaise.”

  1. AA high fever
  2. BA skin rash
  3. CA vague feeling of being unwell
  4. DA sharp pain in one particular place
7.Hard

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “Before giving any medication, the nurse must ___ the patient’s identity using two identifiers.”

  1. Aassume
  2. Bverify
  3. Coverlook
  4. Destimate
8.Hard

Which word means “difficult or laboured breathing”?

  1. AApnoea
  2. BDyspnoea
  3. CEupnoea
  4. DHyperpnoea

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Lymph and the lymphatic system
  2. 2. A · Outside
  3. 3. D · Nose
  4. 4. D · Clear or obvious
  5. 5. B · Enough
  6. 6. C · A vague feeling of being unwell
  7. 7. B · verify
  8. 8. B · Dyspnoea

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