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Scribeamerica Training Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Blood urea nitrogen; elevated levels are markers for abnormal kidney functioning (b/c the kidneys filter urea waste product out of the blood)






2. A urine test for the HCG pregnancy hormone






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






4. A test performed during the Physical Examination in which the hand is evaluated for signs of a possible navicular bone fracture






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






6. Otitis media; middle ear inflammation






7. Turning of the palm or foot inward






8. Vomiting blood






9. Difficulty breathing when recumbent; ease of breathing only in sitting or standing positions






10. Total knee replacement






11. Generalized weakness or discomfort






12. Coagulation tests






13. Above knee amputation






14. Sublingual






15. Inflammation of the stomach lining






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






17. Anterior






18. 4 HPI - 2 ROS - 8 Physical Exam






19. Lymph node enlargement






20. Double vision






21. Atrioventricular block (1st - 2nd - or 3rd degree heart block)






22. 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






23. Fallopian tubes and ovaries






24. Asthma/dyspnea






25. Narcotic






26. Trans-urethral resection of prostate; a surgical operation on the prostate






27. Ringing in the ears






28. Formation of calculi and concretions






29. Urinalysis; used to diagnose UTI or kidney stones; for test: specify whether clean catch or catheter specimen and record any abnormal values; includes WBCs - RBCs - blood - bacteria - epithelial cells - and leukocyte esterase






30. Fluid accumulation in the pleural space; causes SOB






31. Relating to the ear or hearing






32. CBC + differential






33. Creatine phosphokinase; an enzyme found primarily in the brain - skeletal muscle - and cardiac tissue; elevated CPK levels are often markers of stress or injury to the brain - muscles - or especially heart






34. Irritable bowel syndrome






35. Test for blood type






36. Antibiotic






37. Anti-reflux






38. Dorsal - or in back of






39. Partial thromboplastin time; a coagulation test for certain clotting factors






40. Ophthalmic medication






41. A hypnotic and sedative mediation for seizure treatment






42. Insertion of a needle into a joint capsule to collect synovial fluid for tests of gout - arthritis - and synovial infection






43. Pain control/sedation






44. Asthma/dyspnea






45. Bruising; a discolored area of the skin due to bleeding underneath






46. Left axis deviation






47. Significant lab work; patients require admission






48. Hemoglobin






49. Dizziness with a spinning sensation






50. Narcotic