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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-reflux






2. Lumbar/sacral spine






3. Ophthalmic medication






4. NSAID/muscle relaxant






5. Relating to the kidney






6. Deep vein thrombosis






7. Tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to protect inflamed organs from pressure






8. Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)






9. Diabetic medication






10. Adverse drug reaction






11. Anti-reflux






12. Cervical vertebra #1 - #2 - etc.






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






14. Skin reddening due to irritation or capillary congestion






15. Difficulty speaking due to weakness - paralysis - lack of muscle coordination






16. No known drug allergies






17. Hematocrit; the ratio of cellular components to total blood plasma volume; abnormal levels may be markers of anemia - leukemia - or other conditions






18. A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen to a patient






19. Vomiting






20. Use of therapeutic burning for wound repair






21. Systolic (contractile)






22. Atelectasis; collapsed or airless lung






23. Pneumothorax






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






25. Arrangement - kind - and number of teeth present






26. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren 'sed rate'); often ordered for people experiencing unexplained fevers - inflammatory diseases like arthritis - or other vague symptoms






27. Relating to the palms or foot soles






28. High arterial blood pressure; HTN






29. Opening through which urination occurs






30. Anterior






31. Antibiotic






32. Ventricular fibrillation






33. Do not resuscitate






34. Lumbar spine






35. Pain medication






36. A throat swab test for strep throat






37. Part of the EKG reading; may be asked to record 'normal axis' or an abnormality like LAD (left axis deviation)






38. Frontal - or in front of; 'Ant.'






39. Prescription






40. Cervical vertebra #1 - #2 - etc.






41. Incision and drainage






42. Motor vehicle collision (motor vehicle accident)






43. Nosebleed






44. Gallbladder inflammation






45. Escape of fluid into a cavity - joint - or other part






46. Level or loss of consciousness






47. Abnormal






48. Vomiting blood






49. Part of the CMP; if present - includes CK - CKMB - myoglobin - troponin - ESD-1 - amylase - Mg






50. Gallbladder