SCRIBE PROGRAM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat asthma? - Answer-
ProAir® HFA-albuterol
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a contraceptive? - Answer-
Ortho Tri-Cyclen®- ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a diuretic? - Answer-Lasix®-
furosemide
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a muscle relaxer? - Answer-
Flexeril®-cyclobenzaprine
A complete blood count can be performed on clotted blood specimens. - Answer-false
A WBC count of 14,000/mm3 with an elevated number of neutrophils is suggestive of
infection. - Answer-true
A blood creatinine level is the kidney function test result needed for estimation of a
patient's glomerular filtration rate (GFR). - Answer-true
According to CDC data, the number one reason for ED visits is chest pain. - Answer-
false
Platelets are cellular components responsible for clotting and they stop bleeding by
plugging and repairing damaged blood vessels. - Answer-true
Which of the following CBC parameters detects the oxygen-carrying capacity of the
blood? - Answer-Hemoglobin
Which CBC parameter value gives an indication of the variation in RBC size
(anisocytosis)? - Answer-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Which of the following results represents an expected hematocrit report for an adult
male with normal values? - Answer-45%
Elevated potassium levels are referred to as: - Answer-Hyperkalemia
The best test for determination of how well a patient is controlling their diabetes is: -
Answer-Hemoglobin A1C
, ________________________ provides a diagnostic tool to assess the type of fracture
that presents and provides direction to the nature of the treatment (i.e. cast, sling,
surgery, reduction). - Answer-x-rays
________________________ is a follow up to chest x-ray, evaluates structures, fluid
and air within the chest, used more for patients with poor kidney function. - Answer-CT
w/o contrast
__________________is a diagnostic test that uses high frequency sound waves
through a small transducer (probe) on the skin. - Answer-Ultasound sonography
Spell out the common ED ultrasound test acronym called FAST. (hint: it is not
"abdonimal") - Answer-Focused Assessment Sonography in Trauma
______________________________ is often is used as the initial diagnostic test for
general abdominal pain, can differentiate between gastrointestinal versus genitourinary
injuries and conditions. Provide the full name and acronym. - Answer-Kidneys, Ureters
and Bladder (KUB)
__________________________ is a common ED diagnostic test evaluating arteries in
the brain, looking for vascular trauma, strokes and other abnormalities. - Answer-Head
CT with Contrast
__________________________ is an ultrasound of the lower extremity. This is used to
assess the blood flow in the large arteries and veins in the legs. - Answer-Doppler
ultrasound, U/S/ L/E
____________________is a procedure where the patient must sit upright for films. It
includes an upright chest film to detect free air, an upright abdominal film to detect
air/fluid levels, and a supine abdominal film to determine the width of the bowel loops to
assess distention. List the full name and acronym. - Answer-Acute Abdominal Series
(AAS)
Radiologists can assign the admitting diagnosis for ED patients at discharge. - Answer-
false
________________________ is the injection of a local anesthetic agent near certain
nerves/nerve plexus to reduce pain during or after a procedure or surgery. - Answer-
Nerve Block
_________________________ is a common procedure in the emergency room used
for a cut in which the goal is to stop bleeding, avoid infection, restore function, and
achieve minimal scarring. - Answer-Laceration Repair
_________________________ is a topical skin adhesive used to close (approximate)
small incisions and lacerations. - Answer-dermabond
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat asthma? - Answer-
ProAir® HFA-albuterol
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a contraceptive? - Answer-
Ortho Tri-Cyclen®- ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a diuretic? - Answer-Lasix®-
furosemide
Which of the following medications is commonly used as a muscle relaxer? - Answer-
Flexeril®-cyclobenzaprine
A complete blood count can be performed on clotted blood specimens. - Answer-false
A WBC count of 14,000/mm3 with an elevated number of neutrophils is suggestive of
infection. - Answer-true
A blood creatinine level is the kidney function test result needed for estimation of a
patient's glomerular filtration rate (GFR). - Answer-true
According to CDC data, the number one reason for ED visits is chest pain. - Answer-
false
Platelets are cellular components responsible for clotting and they stop bleeding by
plugging and repairing damaged blood vessels. - Answer-true
Which of the following CBC parameters detects the oxygen-carrying capacity of the
blood? - Answer-Hemoglobin
Which CBC parameter value gives an indication of the variation in RBC size
(anisocytosis)? - Answer-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Which of the following results represents an expected hematocrit report for an adult
male with normal values? - Answer-45%
Elevated potassium levels are referred to as: - Answer-Hyperkalemia
The best test for determination of how well a patient is controlling their diabetes is: -
Answer-Hemoglobin A1C
, ________________________ provides a diagnostic tool to assess the type of fracture
that presents and provides direction to the nature of the treatment (i.e. cast, sling,
surgery, reduction). - Answer-x-rays
________________________ is a follow up to chest x-ray, evaluates structures, fluid
and air within the chest, used more for patients with poor kidney function. - Answer-CT
w/o contrast
__________________is a diagnostic test that uses high frequency sound waves
through a small transducer (probe) on the skin. - Answer-Ultasound sonography
Spell out the common ED ultrasound test acronym called FAST. (hint: it is not
"abdonimal") - Answer-Focused Assessment Sonography in Trauma
______________________________ is often is used as the initial diagnostic test for
general abdominal pain, can differentiate between gastrointestinal versus genitourinary
injuries and conditions. Provide the full name and acronym. - Answer-Kidneys, Ureters
and Bladder (KUB)
__________________________ is a common ED diagnostic test evaluating arteries in
the brain, looking for vascular trauma, strokes and other abnormalities. - Answer-Head
CT with Contrast
__________________________ is an ultrasound of the lower extremity. This is used to
assess the blood flow in the large arteries and veins in the legs. - Answer-Doppler
ultrasound, U/S/ L/E
____________________is a procedure where the patient must sit upright for films. It
includes an upright chest film to detect free air, an upright abdominal film to detect
air/fluid levels, and a supine abdominal film to determine the width of the bowel loops to
assess distention. List the full name and acronym. - Answer-Acute Abdominal Series
(AAS)
Radiologists can assign the admitting diagnosis for ED patients at discharge. - Answer-
false
________________________ is the injection of a local anesthetic agent near certain
nerves/nerve plexus to reduce pain during or after a procedure or surgery. - Answer-
Nerve Block
_________________________ is a common procedure in the emergency room used
for a cut in which the goal is to stop bleeding, avoid infection, restore function, and
achieve minimal scarring. - Answer-Laceration Repair
_________________________ is a topical skin adhesive used to close (approximate)
small incisions and lacerations. - Answer-dermabond
