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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. Decreases blood oxygen concentration






2. On or near the midline






3. Let it be labeled - or let it be signed ('signature'); the doctor's indication that he wants the pharmacist to write certain instructions on the Rx bottle






4. Substance easily excreted by the kidneys






5. Pre-atrial contraction






6. Minor lab work required; ex: UTI






7. Blood pressure






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






9. Accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity






10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation






11. Inflammation of the stomach lining






12. Inflammation of diverticula






13. Non-specific bowel gas pattern






14. Status post






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






16. Bilateral






17. Normal saline






18. Mid to lower back pain often due to a kidney abnormality






19. Sac containing two testicles (divided by septum)






20. Otitis media; middle ear inflammation






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






22. Gout medication






23. Anterior chamber






24. A serous-filled - blister-like elevation of the skin






25. Gallbladder






26. Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus






27. Cartilaginous projection anterior to the exterior meatus of the ear






28. Systolic (contractile)






29. Subcutaneous






30. Primary care physician






31. Lack or failure of muscle coordination - e.g. a staggering gait






32. A disturbance of the cardiac rhythm






33. NSAID/muscle relaxant






34. Painful menstruation






35. Normal sinus rhythm






36. Culture and sensitivity test; performed to determine the type of bacteria causing an illness or infection - and the most effective medicine to combat it; a sample of tissue or discharge are cultured in a lab then doused with various medications






37. Thin watery discharge from the nose; 'runny nose'






38. A vaginal swab test for microorganisms






39. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus






40. Narcotic






41. Below knee amputation






42. Substance easily excreted by the kidneys






43. Breath sounds normal (no wheezing - rhonchi - rales) - normal efforts






44. Private medical doctor






45. Joint pain






46. Eyes - ears - nose - and throat






47. A bluish or slate color to the skin






48. Diabetic ketoacidosis






49. A neurological test for cerebellar function (e.g. balance - coordination) in which the patient is asked to move their finger between their nose and the doctor's moving finger






50. A blood thinner; levels ordered via PT/PTT