Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hand washing helps prevent infection.”

1. AStop from happening
2. BIncrease
3. CSpread quickly
4. DDiagnose

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

1. AKnee
2. BHand
3. CFoot
4. DHead

What does the suffix -ology mean?

1. ASwelling of
2. BFear of
3. CThe surgical removal of
4. DThe study of

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse noted pallor of the patient’s face and lips.”

1. AA bluish colour
2. BUnusual paleness
3. CPatchy redness
4. DYellow discolouration

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The two blood pressure readings were consistent.”

1. ABoth recorded incorrectly
2. BVery different from each other
3. CTaken at the same time
4. DIn agreement with each other

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The footballer had a large contusion on his thigh.”

1. AA deep cut
2. BA bruise
3. CA blister
4. DA broken bone

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The review found that the patient’s rash was iatrogenic.”

1. AArising from an unknown cause
2. BCaused by medical treatment or care
3. CTriggered by emotional stress or worry
4. DPresent from the time of birth

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After the stroke, the patient’s gait was unsteady.”

1. AManner of walking
2. BPattern of breathing
3. CStyle of handwriting
4. DClarity of speech