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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. Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of air passages






2. Low arterial blood pressure






3. Registered nurse






4. Irritable bowel syndrome






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






6. Blood thinner






7. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease






8. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






9. Movement inward toward the midline






10. Relating to the palms or foot soles






11. Asthma/dyspnea






12. Mobile - not bed-ridden






13. Antibiotic






14. Black tarry stool






15. Pain control/sedation






16. Antibiotic






17. Widening of a blood vessel to pressure - causing formation of a blood sac that may become clotted






18. Asthma/dyspnea






19. Basic life support






20. A test for meningitis in which the supine patient raises their leg to a 90 degree angle - then attempts to extend the knee; if the patient cannot extend the knee beyond 135 degrees due to pain - the test is positive

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21. Pain control/sedation






22. Prothrombin ('INR') time/partial thromboplastin time; coagulation tests for bleeding disorders






23. Pneumonia






24. Nostrils






25. Intrauterine pregnancy






26. Gallbladder calculi






27. Bundle branch block






28. Last menstrual period






29. Test for blood type






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






31. Antibiotic






32. Daily ('quaque')






33. Fracture






34. Narcotic






35. Narcotic






36. Tenderness upon removal of pressure






37. Generally means kidney infection






38. Birth control pill






39. Important for cellular integrity






40. Significant lab work; patients require admission






41. Black tarry stool






42. Pain control/sedation






43. Transparent layer over the eyeball






44. As needed ('pro re nata')






45. Generalized weakness or discomfort






46. Corneal abrasion






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






48. Primary care physician






49. Important for muscle function and electrical conduction






50. Ultrasound