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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. Ventricular tachycardia






2. A skin layer






3. Inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis






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






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






6. A bluish or slate color to the skin






7. Dizziness with a spinning sensation






8. Drop(s) ('guttae')






9. Trans-urethral resection of prostate; a surgical operation on the prostate






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






11. Status post






12. Excessive bleeding






13. Creatine phosphokinase; an enzyme found primarily in the brain - skeletal muscle - and cardiac tissue; elevated CPK levels are often markers of stress or injury to the brain - muscles - or especially heart






14. Gallbladder calculi






15. Left lower quadrant of abdomen






16. Abdominal x-ray;






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






18. Common bile duct






19. 'Straight Leg Raise' test; a test performed during the Physical Exam in which a patient is asked to raise their leg straight in the air; pain radiating down the leg may indicate sciatica






20. Transparent layer over the eyeball






21. Anterior






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






23. Right lower quadrant of abdomen






24. Subcutaneous






25. Abdomen






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






27. Narcotic






28. Urine in the blood






29. Anterior






30. International unit(s)






31. Anti-coagulant






32. Marijuana






33. Related to the auricle of the ear






34. Use of therapeutic burning for wound repair






35. Prior to arrival






36. Blood culture x 1 - 2 - or 3 (numbers refer to How many blood cultures are to be taken); used to diagnose sepsis or bacteremia






37. Para; # of live offspring born to a woman






38. Incision and drainage






39. Medical resonance imaging






40. A seizure medication






41. Abnormally slow heart beat (below 60 bpm)






42. Bottom of internal surface of a hollow organ






43. Asthma/dyspnea






44. Decreases blood oxygen concentration






45. A test performed during the Physical Examination in which the hand is evaluated for signs of a possible navicular bone fracture






46. Inability to swallow






47. Black tarry stool






48. Pregnant






49. Pain control/sedation






50. Type and screen; a test to determine the type and characteristics of a patient's blood prior to a transfusion procedure