Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to elevate the injured leg.”

  1. ARaise
  2. BBend
  3. CWrap
  4. DMassage
2.Easy

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.”

  1. AHaving enough rest and sleep
  2. BHaving enough water in the body
  3. CHaving enough food and energy
  4. DHaving a normal body temperature
3.Easy

What does the prefix oligo- mean, as in “oliguria”?

  1. ALarge or enlarged
  2. BFew or scanty
  3. CPainful or difficult
  4. DMany or excessive
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor ordered an analgesic after surgery.”

  1. AA drug that kills bacteria
  2. BA pain reliever
  3. CA drug that reduces stomach acid
  4. DA drug that causes sleep
5.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The clinic offers flexible appointment times.”

  1. AVery long
  2. BFixed and strict
  3. CVery short
  4. DAble to be changed
6.Medium

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

  1. ATreatment
  2. BRate of occurrence
  3. CCause
  4. DFear of falling
7.Hard

Which word is closest in meaning to concur?

  1. AArgue
  2. BAgree
  3. CDelay
  4. DLeave
8.Hard

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The aetiology of the disease is still unknown.”

  1. ARate of spread
  2. BLikely outcome
  3. CCause or origin
  4. DUsual treatment

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Raise
  2. 2. B · Having enough water in the body
  3. 3. B · Few or scanty
  4. 4. B · A pain reliever
  5. 5. D · Able to be changed
  6. 6. B · Rate of occurrence
  7. 7. B · Agree
  8. 8. C · Cause or origin

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