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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. Anti-coagulant






2. Anesthetic






3. Lower - narrow portion of the uterus






4. Intensive care unit






5. Diabetic medication






6. Gallbladder calculi






7. Asthma/dyspnea






8. External or extremity






9. Signs and symptoms






10. Generalized weakness or discomfort






11. 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






12. Sinus tachycardia






13. 3 times per day ('ter in die')






14. An EKG interval; abnormality may be described as a shortened or prolonged QT interval






15. Respiratory sound caused by obstruction of air passages






16. Blood test for mononucleosis






17. Antibiotic






18. Excessive bleeding






19. The number of elements addressed in the HPI - ROS - PFSH - and Physical Exam






20. Joint pain






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






22. Culture






23. Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)






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






25. Pus or pus-like






26. Sans; without






27. Blood pressure






28. Hives; itchy spots that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin






29. Right upper lobe (of lung)






30. Advanced life support






31. Forcible extraction or tearing away of a part






32. Accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity






33. Temporary and localized anemia due to stoppage of blood flow to an area of tissue






34. As needed ('pro re nata')






35. Difficulty speaking






36. Status post






37. Tympanic membrane






38. Vomiting






39. Intrauterine pregnancy






40. Abdominal sonogram






41. Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation






42. Emergency department






43. Head - eyes - ears - nose and throat






44. Left upper quadrant of abdomen






45. Motor vehicle collision (motor vehicle accident)






46. Turning of the palm or foot inward






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






48. Lymph node enlargement






49. Prior to






50. Lymph node enlargement