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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Relating to the palm of the hand






2. Dilation and curettage






3. The out-pouching of a hollow or fluid-filled organ in the body - such as the colon






4. Up-to-date






5. Extremities






6. Common bile duct






7. A skin layer






8. Level or loss of consciousness






9. Narcotic






10. Pneumothorax






11. Bundle branch block






12. Temporomandibular joint






13. Small - inflamed - congested spots on the skin; pimples






14. Number of viable offspring born to a woman; ex: P1






15. Altered mental status; e.g. intoxicated - demented - delusional - unconscious






16. Anterior cruciate ligament






17. Enlargement of the heart






18. 'Straight Leg Raise' test; a test performed during the Physical Exam in which a patient is asked to raise their leg straight in the air; pain radiating down the leg may indicate sciatica






19. Asthma/dyspnea






20. Emergency department






21. Blood culture x 1 - 2 - or 3 (numbers refer to How many blood cultures are to be taken); used to diagnose sepsis or bacteremia






22. Involuntary rapie eye movements






23. An EKG interval; abnormality may be described as poor R wave progression or short PR interval






24. Anti-reflux






25. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






26. Pain control/sedation






27. Spread of disease from one organ to another






28. Numbness - tingling






29. Abnormally slow heart beat (below 60 bpm)






30. Gallbladder calculi






31. Blood culture x 1 - 2 - or 3 (numbers refer to How many blood cultures are to be taken); used to diagnose sepsis or bacteremia






32. Movement outward from the midline






33. Sound/murmur heard during auscultation






34. Chest pain






35. Dehydration






36. Rule out






37. Otherwise






38. Otitis media; middle ear inflammation






39. Epinephrine






40. An EKG interval; abnormality may be described as poor R wave progression or short PR interval






41. Central venous pressure (aka RAP- right atrial pressure);






42. Noise of gas discharge from intestines






43. Homicidal ideations






44. Generalized weakness or discomfort






45. Pneumonia






46. Having peace of mind






47. Vomiting blood






48. Blood oxygen percentage






49. Condition of being swollen or distended; abnormal fullness






50. Antibiotic