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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. Penicillin






2. Chest x-ray






3. Registered nurse






4. Critical Care; MD provides at least 30 min of continuous care to patient; ex: traumatic injuries requiring extensive procedures and/or full arrests






5. Metered dose inhaler






6. Within normal limits






7. Bony projections on either side of the ankle joint - from lower leg bones






8. Bacterial or viral infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord






9. CMP (or Chem 12) = BMP + LFTs






10. Pancreatic enzymes; included in the CMP; used to diagnose pancreatitis or internal injury






11. Significant lab work; patients require admission






12. Inside






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






14. Pain control/sedation






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






16. Left upper lobe (of lung)






17. Milk of magnesia; for constipation






18. Abnormal blood levels can indicate metabolic acidosis






19. Hypertension






20. Antibiotic






21. Sound/murmur heard during auscultation






22. Bony projections on either side of the ankle joint - from lower leg bones






23. Anti-coagulant






24. Diabetes mellitus






25. NSAID/muscle relaxant






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






27. Difficulty speaking






28. Liver function tests; includes AST - ALT - total protein - total bilirubin - direct bilirubin - alkaline phosphatase - and calcium (basically - everything in the CMP that's not the BMP tests); used to diagnose liver disease or damage or pancreatitis






29. Inflammation of the stomach lining






30. Normal






31. Percutaneous intravenous central catheter line; used for prolonged IV treatment






32. A test for GC (gonorrhea culture)/chlamydia






33. Mobile - not bed-ridden






34. Laceration






35. Area of skin between the genitals and anus






36. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease






37. NSAID/muscle relaxant






38. Dizziness with a spinning sensation






39. Pain control/sedation






40. Painful menstruation






41. Nosebleed






42. Full range of motion






43. Physically wasted - ill; in a state of malnutrition






44. Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation






45. Antibiotic






46. Pain control/sedation






47. Vomiting blood






48. Shaking that occurs during a high fever






49. Use of therapeutic burning for wound repair






50. A test for meningitis in which the supine patient's head is pulled forward; flexion of the hips and knees when the head is moved indicate severe neck stiffness and a positive test

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