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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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  • 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. High blood pressure (typically >140/90)






2. The bottom or base of an organ; often referring to the uterus or eye






3. Poor self hygiene






4. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






5. Loss of coordination






6. Normal deep tendon reflexes - rated as 2/4






7. A patient's inability to tolerate their body-state - due to pain or respiratory failure






8. Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging






9. Flexible - not-stiff






10. Light sensitivity






11. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack






12. Referring to the tongue






13. Headache






14. Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)






15. Ear ache






16. Low thyroid function






17. The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated - indicating motor nerve damage.






18. Resolving spontaneously after onset






19. Bruising behind the ears - indicative of a basilar skull fracture






20. Able to move about - not confined to a bed






21. Clear nasal discharge






22. Transparent frontal aspect of the eye - covering both the iris and pupil






23. Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision - sweaty palms - and syncope. Often occurs after emesis - acute pain - or surprising stimuli






24. Gums






25. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute






26. White part of the eye






27. The normal state of being for each specific patient






28. Infection of the deep inner ear - known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo






29. Looking around - awake - attentive






30. Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia






31. Foul-smelling






32. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






33. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






34. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests






35. Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging






36. Enlarged heart






37. Looking around - awake - attentive






38. Condition of feeling the room-spin






39. Enlarged thyroid






40. Weakness of one half of the body






41. High blood sugar due to diabetes






42. General appearance of lacking water; dry lips - dry mucosa






43. High sodium - dehydration






44. Dry tongue - mouth - and lips - indicating significant dehydration






45. Pus on the tonsils - indicating infection of the tonsils






46. The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure






47. Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage






48. Enlarged lymph nodes






49. Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure






50. Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language