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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






2. The far back of the nasal canal - where it joins the back of the throat






3. Able to be touched or easily perceived






4. Able to be touched or easily perceived






5. Gums






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






7. High blood sugar due to diabetes






8. The normal state of being for each specific patient






9. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






10. Weakness of one half of the body






11. Resolving spontaneously after onset






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






13. Swelling of the optic nerve sheath - as noted with fundoscopic examination






14. Appearing drowsy






15. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess






16. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






17. Joint aches






18. Interior surface of eye






19. Loss of coordination






20. Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity - never fully resolving






21. Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)






22. The TM is opaque - no longer transparent






23. External portion of the ear






24. Low thyroid function






25. Pus in the eyes






26. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






27. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






28. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






29. Mouth or orifice; example P.O. means Per Os or by mouth






30. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis






31. Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)






32. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






33. Flexible - not-stiff






34. Anatomical feature of an infant's skull - the 'soft-spot'






35. Aggressively uncooperative






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






37. Enlarged lymph nodes






38. Clear nasal discharge






39. Muscle aches






40. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






41. Symptoms that completely resolve at times - but continue to return repeatedly






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






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






44. Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions - abrasions - or foreign bodies






45. Painful swallowing






46. High sodium - dehydration






47. Occasional - sporadic - transient






48. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






49. Clear nasal discharge






50. The state of crying - or being about to cry