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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. The presence of diverticula in the colon due to weakness of muscle layers in the colon wall






2. 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






3. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus






4. Narrowing of a passage or opening






5. Signs of excess glucocorticoid hormone; resembling Cushing's syndrome






6. Hysterectomy






7. Antibiotic






8. Antibiotic






9. Sinus bradycardia






10. Corneal abrasion






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






12. Tenderness in the RUQ of the abdomen; may indicate cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)

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13. Ear - nose - and throat






14. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






15. A test for GC (gonorrhea culture)/chlamydia






16. Left lower quadrant of abdomen






17. Difficulty breathing due to narrowing of respiratory passage lumen






18. Homicidal ideations






19. Bottom of internal surface of a hollow organ






20. Vomiting






21. Inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis






22. Diabetic ketoacidosis






23. Small red spots on the skin






24. Difficulty swallowing






25. Numbness or tingling






26. Area of hardened tissue






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






28. No known medical allergies






29. None - not - no






30. Antibiotic






31. Alcohol






32. NSAID/muscle relaxant






33. Antibiotic






34. Blood oxygen percentage






35. Antibiotic






36. Daily ('quaque')






37. Complete metabolic panel (includes BMP and LFTs) = chemistry panel = Chem 12






38. A vaginal swab test for microorganisms






39. Deep vein thrombosis






40.






41. Relating to the sole of the foot






42. Gallbladder calculi






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






44. Marijuana






45. At bedtime ('quaque hora somni')






46. Fracture






47. Minor care; ex: suture removal - tetanus shot






48. Intravenous fluids






49. Antibiotic






50. A neurological test for cerebellar function (e.g. balance - coordination) in which the patient walks heel to toe