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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. Emergency medical services






2. External or extremity






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






4. A neurological test for proprioception in which the patient stands with their eyes open - and then closed; if the patient sways or falls when their eyes are closed - the test is positive






5. Sexually transmitted disease






6. Coughing blood






7. Abnormal blood levels can indicate metabolic acidosis






8. Advanced life support






9. A bronchodilator - cardiac stimulant - and diuretic






10. No acute distress






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






12. Fluid in the pleural space






13. Bilateral lower extremities






14. Homicidal ideations






15. Without teeth






16. Pain control/sedation






17. A small discolored spot or area






18. Gout medication






19. Narcotic






20. A neurological test for cerebellar function (e.g. balance - coordination) in which the patient drags their heel up and down their shins






21. Range of motion






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






23. Chest x-ray; typically performed if a patient has a persistent cough - SOB - or chest pain






24. Fibrous tissue connecting bones






25. Farther from the limb root






26. Warm and dry






27. Atrioventricular






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






29. Anti-coagulant






30. A test in which the patient's neck is manipulated in a sideways angle to check for radiation of pain down the arms and - thus - a possible pinched nerve in the neck

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31. Use of therapeutic burning for wound repair






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






33. Tympanic membrane






34. Coagulation tests






35. Used to diagnose carotid sinus syncope






36. Relating to the feet






37. A mass of dilated veins in the anorectum; internal or external






38. Narcotic






39. Black tarry stool






40. Atraumatic/normocephalic






41. Forcible extraction or tearing away of a part






42. Diabetic medication






43. B-type natriuretic peptide; a protein excreted by overworked left ventricular muscle cells; elevated levels are markers for CHF and other cardiovascular events






44. Removal of the appendix






45. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






46. An irregular rhythm - usually of the heartbeat






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






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






49. A test performed during the Physical Exam in which a patient is asked to stand up and bounce down hard on their heels; pain indicates an intra-abdominal issue






50. Removal of the gallbladder