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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.
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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. Computed tomography scan ('CAT Scan'); images bone and soft tissue






2. Generalized weakness or discomfort






3. Fetal heart rate/fetal heart tones






4. Condition of being swollen or distended; abnormal fullness






5. Drop(s) ('guttae')






6. Years old






7. Fracture






8. A throat swab test for strep throat






9. Anesthetic






10. Gout medication






11. Left ventricular hypertrophy






12. Inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis






13. Cervical spine x-ray; images the cervical vertebrae of the neck






14. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus






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






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






17. The external portion of the ear






18. A series of tests measuring the protein - glucose - and cell count in a lumbar puncture CSF sample; used to diagnose meningitis or intracranial bleeding






19. Cervix






20. Medical collateral ligament






21. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






22. Tissue death (necrosis) due to stoppage of blood flow to tissue






23. Respiratory syncytial virus






24. Excessive urination; common with DM patients






25. Shortness of breath






26. Narcotic






27. Ringing in the ears






28. Against medical advice






29. Decreasing the bend of angle of a joint






30. Bundle branch block






31. 3 times per day ('ter in die')






32. Blood urea nitrogen; elevated levels are markers for abnormal kidney functioning (b/c the kidneys filter urea waste product out of the blood)






33. Thoracic spine x-ray






34. Pneumonia






35.






36. Mitral valve prolapse






37. Excessive bend in lower (cervical) anterior curve of spine






38. Tenderness upon removal of pressure






39. A catheter tube passed through the urethra and into the bladder






40. 4 times per day ('quater in die')






41. Atrial fibrillation






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






43. Inside






44. Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of air passages






45. Epinephrine






46.






47. Congestive heart failure






48. Ear - nose - and throat






49. Shortness of breath






50. Excessive thirst