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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. Intolerance to light






2. A neurological test in which the patient is asked to place their hands straight out in front of them with the palms up; if their arms drift to the side - the test is positive






3. Right lower lobe (of lung)






4. Trans-urethral resection of prostate; a surgical operation on the prostate






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






6. Primary care physician






7. Extra-ocular movements intact






8. Inflammation of the epididymis






9. Collapsed or airless lung; Atx






10. Tenderness in the RUQ of the abdomen; may indicate cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)

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11. After meals ('post cibum')






12. Cardiac stimulants






13. Antibiotic






14. Axis line dividing R and L sides of body






15. Having peace of mind






16. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the exterior meatus of the ear






17. Small bowel obstruction






18. Ophthalmic medication






19. Level or loss of consciousness






20. Pre-ventricular contraction






21. Gout medication






22. Minor care; ex: suture removal - tetanus shot






23. Daily ('quaque')






24. Diabetic ketoacidosis






25. Fluid in the pleural space






26. Involuntary rapie eye movements






27. Vomiting






28. NSAID/muscle relaxant






29. Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of air passages






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






31. Partial thromboplastin time; a coagulation test for certain clotting factors






32. Electrocardiogram; a tracing of the electrical activity of the heart; often used to r/o cardiac ischemic arrhythmia






33. Liver and spleen enlargement






34. External female genitalia






35. Gastroesophageal reflux disease






36. Ear wax






37. A dye used during eye exams






38. Pain control/sedation






39. A blood thinner; levels ordered via PT/PTT






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






41. The presence of diverticula in the colon due to weakness of muscle layers in the colon wall






42. Intra-ocular pressure






43. Lower - farther from head






44. 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






45. Dizziness with a spinning sensation






46. Gunshot wound






47. Relating to the feet






48. Temporary and localized anemia due to stoppage of blood flow to an area of tissue






49. High arterial blood pressure; HTN






50. Daily ('quaque')