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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. Abnormally fast breathing






2. A test performed during the Physical Exam in which the head is compressed straight down to check for lower back pain






3. Blood pressure






4. Medical resonance imaging






5. Left lower lobe (of lung)






6. A test for meningitis in which the supine patient raises their leg to a 90 degree angle - then attempts to extend the knee; if the patient cannot extend the knee beyond 135 degrees due to pain - the test is positive

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7. Farther from the surface






8. Normal sinus rhythm






9. Anesthetic






10. No change






11. A test for meningitis in which the supine patient raises their leg to a 90 degree angle - then attempts to extend the knee; if the patient cannot extend the knee beyond 135 degrees due to pain - the test is positive

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12. 'stones'; concretions of material - usually salts - that form in an organ or duct






13. Dizziness with a spinning sensation






14. Registered nurse






15. Diagnosis






16. Sublingual






17. Joint pain






18. Widening of a blood vessel to pressure - causing formation of a blood sac that may become clotted






19. A tube inserted into the pleural space to drain blood - fluid - or air and allow the lungs to fully expand






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






21. Transient ischemic attack; temporary stoppage of blood flow to an area of the brain; results in stroke-like symptoms for 1-2 hours






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






23. 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






24. Suppository






25. Liver function tests






26. Vomiting blood






27. Anti-coagulant






28. Adverse drug reaction






29. Otitis media; middle ear inflammation






30. Atrial fibrillation






31. Pain control/sedation






32. Part of the lower - dorsal pelvis






33. Pain control/sedation






34. Asthma/dyspnea






35. Vomiting






36. Left upper quadrant of abdomen






37. Sinus tachycardia






38. Inflammation of the epididymis






39. Use of therapeutic burning for wound repair






40. Arterial blood gas; test often used to check for abnormal functioning of the lungs or kidneys; often used to r/o hypoxia - acidosis - alkalosis - or PE; only record pH - pO2 and pCO2






41. Pre-atrial contraction






42. A swab test for respiratory syncytial virus






43. Dilation and curettage






44. NSAID/muscle relaxant






45. Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)






46. Axis line dividing R and L sides of body






47. Narcotic






48. A test performed during the Physical Exam in which the knee is manipulated to test for a ligament injury






49. Turning of the palm or foot outward






50. Important for osmoregulation