Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

What does the prefix semi- mean, as in “semiconscious”?

1. ANot at all
2. BTwice or double
3. CFully or completely
4. DPartly or half

Which body part does the root encephal/o refer to?

1. ASkull
2. BBrain
3. CFace
4. DSpinal cord

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Take one dose of the syrup at bedtime.”

1. AA small evening meal
2. BA measured amount of medicine
3. CA large glass of water
4. DA type of bandage

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse found a discrepancy in the end-of-shift opioid count.”

1. AA routine signature
2. BA mismatch
3. CA short delay
4. DA full agreement

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Follow the correct sequence when putting on protective equipment.”

1. ACost
2. BSpeed
3. COrder
4. DNumber

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AA dislike of the drug’s taste
2. BA fear of taking the drug
3. CAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
4. DA need for more to get the same effect

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

1. Aoverlook
2. Bverify
3. Cassume
4. Destimate

What does the term hyperlipidaemia mean?

1. AHigh levels of sugar in the blood
2. BHigh levels of protein in the urine
3. CHigh levels of fat in the blood
4. DHigh levels of salt in the blood