SCRIBE.OLOGY ORIENTATION EXAM 2026
Delusional - ANSWER-having an irrational belief that cannot be changed by a
rational argument, often found in schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis
Dementia - ANSWER-partial or total loss of personality or mental function, due
to mental deterioration, but without psychosis
Auscultation - ANSWER-the process of listening to the body using a
stethoscope
Biopsy - ANSWER-Sampling of tissue from an abnormal area, such as a lump
or tumor
CABG - ANSWER-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, usage of a mechanical or
organic vessel to repair a blocked coronary artery.
Cataract surgery - ANSWER-Surgical removal of a clouded lens of the eye
Cesarean section - ANSWER-delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in
the abdomen
Cholecyste ctomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the gall bladder
Colostomy - ANSWER-Surgical hole in the colon, allowing fecal matter to be
removed without passing through the rectum.
,CPR - ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A lifesaving procedure of
rescue breaths and chest compressions to restore someone's breathing after the
heart stops.
Cystectomy - ANSWER-: Surgical Removal of the bladder
Debridement - ANSWER-Removal of dead tissue or foreign material from an
open wound
Discharge - ANSWER-Doctor's order that a patient is ready to go home from a
hospital or surgical facility
Gastric Balloon - ANSWER-Weight loss surgery, balloon placed inside of the
stomach to reduce the amount of space for food.
Gastric Banding - ANSWER-Weight loss surgery: surgical placement of a band
at the top of the stomach restricting maximum food intake
Hemmorrhoidectomy - ANSWER-Surgical removal of an inflamed vein in the
rectum or anus
Hernia repair - ANSWER-Surgical correction of an intestine that has pushed
into a muscle or body cavity
Hysterectomy - ANSWER-urgical removal of the uterus
Informed consent: - ANSWER-Process of giving written permission to have a
procedure and indicating that one understands why the procedure is needed, its
intended result, and its risks and benefits
,Injection - ANSWER-Introduction of a medication or other foreign chemical to
the body by way of a needle
Internal/External Fixation - ANSWER-surgical repair and setting of a bone
Intubation - ANSWER-Placement of tube down the trachea to facilitate
breathing
Joint replacement: - ANSWER-replacement of a knee, hip, shoulder joint with
an artificial
Lithotripsy - ANSWER-Breaking up the renal calculi (kidney stones) with
sound waves so they can be passed in the urine.
Lumbar Puncture - ANSWER-The withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid through a
hollow needle inserted into the lumbar region between the L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Also referred to as a spinal tap
Acute - ANSWER-an abrupt onset or sudden flare-up of a condition
Effusion - ANSWER-escape of fluid into a cavity
Etiology - ANSWER-the cause of a disease and mode of operation
Exudate - ANSWER-a substance that is seen on surface tissue, usually a result
of inflammation or disease
Guarding - ANSWER-movement of extremities to protect the body when
pressure is applied, may be voluntary or involuntary
, In situ - ANSWER-in original place (most frequently cancer)
Metastasis - ANSWER-spread of cancer
Necrotic - ANSWER-dead tissue
Turgor - ANSWER-condition of being swollen or distended
Polydipsia - ANSWER-excessive thirst
Polyuria - ANSWER-excessive urination
Cataract - ANSWER-clouding of the lens of the eye
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation or infection of outer membrane of the
eye
Corneal Abrasion - ANSWER-scratch on the cornea
orbital fracture - ANSWER-A fracture of the bony socket that holds the eyeball
Ptosis - ANSWER-drooping of eyelid
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER-When the back, color sensitive part of the eye
pulls away from the supportive tissue
Stye - ANSWER-Red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid
Delusional - ANSWER-having an irrational belief that cannot be changed by a
rational argument, often found in schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis
Dementia - ANSWER-partial or total loss of personality or mental function, due
to mental deterioration, but without psychosis
Auscultation - ANSWER-the process of listening to the body using a
stethoscope
Biopsy - ANSWER-Sampling of tissue from an abnormal area, such as a lump
or tumor
CABG - ANSWER-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, usage of a mechanical or
organic vessel to repair a blocked coronary artery.
Cataract surgery - ANSWER-Surgical removal of a clouded lens of the eye
Cesarean section - ANSWER-delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in
the abdomen
Cholecyste ctomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of the gall bladder
Colostomy - ANSWER-Surgical hole in the colon, allowing fecal matter to be
removed without passing through the rectum.
,CPR - ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A lifesaving procedure of
rescue breaths and chest compressions to restore someone's breathing after the
heart stops.
Cystectomy - ANSWER-: Surgical Removal of the bladder
Debridement - ANSWER-Removal of dead tissue or foreign material from an
open wound
Discharge - ANSWER-Doctor's order that a patient is ready to go home from a
hospital or surgical facility
Gastric Balloon - ANSWER-Weight loss surgery, balloon placed inside of the
stomach to reduce the amount of space for food.
Gastric Banding - ANSWER-Weight loss surgery: surgical placement of a band
at the top of the stomach restricting maximum food intake
Hemmorrhoidectomy - ANSWER-Surgical removal of an inflamed vein in the
rectum or anus
Hernia repair - ANSWER-Surgical correction of an intestine that has pushed
into a muscle or body cavity
Hysterectomy - ANSWER-urgical removal of the uterus
Informed consent: - ANSWER-Process of giving written permission to have a
procedure and indicating that one understands why the procedure is needed, its
intended result, and its risks and benefits
,Injection - ANSWER-Introduction of a medication or other foreign chemical to
the body by way of a needle
Internal/External Fixation - ANSWER-surgical repair and setting of a bone
Intubation - ANSWER-Placement of tube down the trachea to facilitate
breathing
Joint replacement: - ANSWER-replacement of a knee, hip, shoulder joint with
an artificial
Lithotripsy - ANSWER-Breaking up the renal calculi (kidney stones) with
sound waves so they can be passed in the urine.
Lumbar Puncture - ANSWER-The withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid through a
hollow needle inserted into the lumbar region between the L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Also referred to as a spinal tap
Acute - ANSWER-an abrupt onset or sudden flare-up of a condition
Effusion - ANSWER-escape of fluid into a cavity
Etiology - ANSWER-the cause of a disease and mode of operation
Exudate - ANSWER-a substance that is seen on surface tissue, usually a result
of inflammation or disease
Guarding - ANSWER-movement of extremities to protect the body when
pressure is applied, may be voluntary or involuntary
, In situ - ANSWER-in original place (most frequently cancer)
Metastasis - ANSWER-spread of cancer
Necrotic - ANSWER-dead tissue
Turgor - ANSWER-condition of being swollen or distended
Polydipsia - ANSWER-excessive thirst
Polyuria - ANSWER-excessive urination
Cataract - ANSWER-clouding of the lens of the eye
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation or infection of outer membrane of the
eye
Corneal Abrasion - ANSWER-scratch on the cornea
orbital fracture - ANSWER-A fracture of the bony socket that holds the eyeball
Ptosis - ANSWER-drooping of eyelid
Retinal Detachment - ANSWER-When the back, color sensitive part of the eye
pulls away from the supportive tissue
Stye - ANSWER-Red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid
