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Scribeamerica Training Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Signs and symptoms






2. Transient ischemic attack; temporary stoppage of blood flow to an area of the brain; results in stroke-like symptoms for 1-2 hours






3. A procedure in which medications or electric shock is used to restore a normal heart rhythm






4. Abdominal aortic aneurysm






5. Antibiotic






6. Pre-ventricular contraction






7. Junctional rhythm






8. A bluish or slate color to the skin






9. A test performed during the Physical Exam in which the knee is manipulated to test for a ligament injury






10. Insertion of a needle into the femoral artery to collect blood for an ABG test






11. Atrioventricular block (1st - 2nd - or 3rd degree heart block)






12. Asthma/dyspnea






13. Creatine phosphokinase; an enzyme found primarily in the brain - skeletal muscle - and cardiac tissue; elevated CPK levels are often markers of stress or injury to the brain - muscles - or especially heart






14. NSAID/muscle relaxant






15. Anti-coagulant






16. Bottom of internal surface of a hollow organ






17. Urine drug screen






18. A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen to a patient






19. Normal saline






20. Hives; itchy spots that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin






21. Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation






22. Pain control/sedation






23. Emergency petition






24. Saliva/mucous expectorant through mouth






25. Part of the CMP; if present - includes CK - CKMB - myoglobin - troponin - ESD-1 - amylase - Mg






26. 'stones'; concretions of material - usually salts - that form in an organ or duct






27. Excessive bend in lower (cervical) anterior curve of spine






28. Removal of the appendix






29. Bundle branch block






30. 'normal head'; undamaged head






31. Extremity sonogram






32. Decreasing the bend of angle of a joint






33. Pale skin






34. Common bile duct






35. Sac containing two testicles (divided by septum)






36. Signs of excess glucocorticoid hormone; resembling Cushing's syndrome






37. Liver function tests






38. Asthma/dyspnea






39. Vasodilator






40. Excessive bend in upper posterior curve of spine






41. Ventricular fibrillation






42. A glue used for laceration repair






43.






44. Head - eyes - ears - nose and throat






45. Relating to the hip or ischium






46. A seizure medication






47. Shortness of breath






48. Pain control/sedation






49. Ophthalmic medication






50. Narcotic