Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. AAbnormal condition
  2. BInflammation
  3. CTumour
  4. DSurgical removal of tissue
2.Easy

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

  1. APrescribe
  2. BStore
  3. CGive
  4. DRefuse
3.Easy

What does the prefix epi- mean, as in “epidermis”?

  1. AInside or within
  2. BUpon or above
  3. CBeneath or below
  4. DBeside or near
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Older adults have a higher incidence of falls.”

  1. AFear of falling
  2. BRate of occurrence
  3. CTreatment
  4. DCause
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient became agitated during the night.”

  1. ACalm and settled
  2. BRestless and disturbed
  3. CSleepy and slow
  4. DUnconscious and still
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Keep the room well ventilated.”

  1. ASupplied with fresh air
  2. BBrightly lit
  3. CHeated
  4. DCleaned
7.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The bleeding was profuse.”

  1. AStopped
  2. BSlight
  3. CAbundant and heavy
  4. DHidden
8.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After the loss, the patient showed marked apathy.”

  1. AStrong and sudden anger at others
  2. BIntense fear of the future
  3. CLack of interest or emotion
  4. DConstant crying and sadness

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Abnormal condition
  2. 2. C · Give
  3. 3. B · Upon or above
  4. 4. B · Rate of occurrence
  5. 5. B · Restless and disturbed
  6. 6. A · Supplied with fresh air
  7. 7. C · Abundant and heavy
  8. 8. C · Lack of interest or emotion

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