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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. Excessive thirst






2. Inner ear inflammation






3. Post; after






4. Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation






5. Anterior cruciate ligament






6. Narcotic






7. Repositioning of a dislocated joint






8. White part of the eye






9. Left upper lobe (of lung)






10. Nearer to the surface






11. Para; # of live offspring born to a woman






12. Generally means kidney infection






13. CT Angiogram or chest CT scan






14. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






15. Subcutaneous






16. Lumbar spine






17. Hypertension






18. Cardiac stimulants






19. Antibiotic






20. Interventricular conduction delay






21. Systolic (contractile) murmur






22. Pulmonary embolism






23. Blood thinner






24. Left lower lobe (of lung)






25. Basic metabolic panel (part of the CMP); includes Na - Cl - K - CO2 - BUN - Creatine - Glucose; a measure of the body's electrolytes; often used to r/o hypoglycemia - dehydration - and electrolyte imbalances






26. A test performed on sputum - stool - or some other specimen to diagnose bacterial infection






27. No acute distress






28. Blood infection due to microorganisms or their toxins






29. Numbness or tingling






30. Penicillin






31. Bilateral lower extremities






32. Antibiotic






33. Minor lab work required; ex: UTI






34. NSAID/muscle relaxant






35. A neurological test in which the patient is asked to place their hands straight out in front of them with the palms up; if their arms drift to the side - the test is positive






36. Severe loss of cognitive ability (memory - language - behavior - judgement)






37. Tenderness in the RUQ of the abdomen; may indicate cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)


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






39. Alert and oriented to (1) people (2) place (3) date






40. Ear wax






41. Antibiotic






42. After eating






43. Junctional rhythm






44. Sublingual






45. Sound/murmur heard during auscultation






46. Sinus bradycardia






47. 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






48. A swab test for respiratory syncytial virus






49. Asthma/dyspnea






50. Forceful pulling away of a part or structure