ESL Health Practice Questions

What is the purpose of the "Accident and Emergency" department in a hospital?

• To treat non-urgent cases

• To treat urgent medical conditions

• To provide routine check-ups

• To perform surgeries

Which of the following describes an "Ache"?

• A sudden sharp pain

• A pain that is constant and low-level

• A rash or irritation

• A swelling in the body

What does "Allergy" mean?

• A sudden fever

• A reaction to a substance causing symptoms like a rash

• A type of bacterial infection

• A kind of headache

What are "Antibiotics" used for?

• To treat viral infections

• To relieve pain

• To treat bacterial infections

• To reduce fever

What is an "Appointment"?

• A hospital room for patients

• The time and place for a meeting

• A prescription for medicine

• A specific medical test

Which of the following is "Bacteria"?

• A type of allergy

• A small organism that causes illness

• A type of medicine

What does "Bed rest" mean?

• Sleeping in a hospital bed

• Staying in bed to recover from an illness

• Visiting a doctor in a bed

• Taking medicine in bed

What does it mean to feel "Better"?

• To feel more ill

• To have a high fever

• To stop feeling ill and recover

• To take medicine

Where does a "Pharmacist" work?

• In a hospital ward

• In a medical laboratory

• In a pharmacy where medicines are sold

• In the emergency room

What is a "Cold"?

• A type of virus infection that affects the throat and nose

• A bacterial infection of the lungs

• A fever caused by bacteria

• A pain in the chest