TAUC Scribe Pretest Questions With Complete Solutions
1) In what body section would you document limited ROM?
A. Genitourinary
B. Musculoskeletal
C. Neurological
D. Cardiac
E. Abdominal Correct Answer B. Musculoskeletal
6) In what body section would you document pectus excavatum?
A. Oral Pharynx
B. General
C. Neurological
D. Cardiac
E. Chest/Lungs Correct Answer E. Chest/Lungs
7) If a walking boot is being ordered, verify that you ALWAYS
note _________. (Select all that apply)
A. tight or loose
B. short or tall
C. wide or narrow
D. color
E. hardness or softness Correct Answer B. short or tall
A confirmed negative pregnancy test for all females ages _____
is required prior to CT.
A. 14-59
B. 16-79
C. 17-69
D. 16-80
,E. 13-49 Correct Answer A. 14-59
A feeling or sensation of a rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat is
______
A. Pericarditis
B. Tachypnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Bradycardia
E. Palpitations
F. A-flutter Correct Answer E. Palpitations
A patient brings an x-ray performed by their PCP which the
provider reviews. Which is an example of what should be
documented in the chart?
A. No documentation is required
B. Patient's x-ray not reviewed
C. Outside x-ray studied reviewed and showed no acute process
D. X-ray is normal Correct Answer C. Outside x-ray studied
reviewed and showed no acute process
A patient has an ingrowing nail on their toe. The provider
recommends it be removed while the patient is at TAUC, but the
patient says they are seeing their PCP tomorrow and will have it
done then. Which is an example of what should be documented
in the chart?
A. Patient told toenail must be removed today. Patient
adamantly refuses, declining any and all follow up for this
condition.
,B. Patient declines nail plate removal
C. Ingrowing toenail not removed
D. Patient declines ingrowing nail excision
E. Patient advised to have toenail removed. Patient declines at
this time, choosing to have procedure done at PCP's office
tomorrow. Correct Answer E. Patient advised to have toenail
removed. Patient declines at this time, choosing to have
procedure done at PCP's office tomorrow.
A patient has two separate high blood pressure readings while at
TAUC and has a history of hypertension. The provider informs
the patient of this and instructs them to monitor their blood
pressure. Which of the following actions should you take? Select
two.
A. Contact the patient's PCP and tell them of the BP readings
B. Add a note saying "Patient advised to monitor blood
pressure."
C. Add a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN)
D. Tell the patient to eat less salt.
E. Ask the patient if they are any extra stress that may be raising
their blood pressure
F. Do nothing
G. Order clonidine for patient
H. Prescribe the patient lisinopril Correct Answer B. Add a
note saying "Patient advised to monitor blood pressure."
C. Add a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN)
A patient is currently taking a med that causes unwanted side
effects. The provider tells the patient to continue the medication,
, but to only take half a pill at each dose instead of a full pill. This
discussion must be documented in the chart.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer A. True
A patient is offered pain meds for a broken bone, but they
decline it. What must be documented in the chart?
A. What pain med was offered
B. Why the pain med was offered
C. The discussion between the patient and the provider as well
as the patient's decision
D. No documentation needed
E. A rude joke at the patient's expense Correct Answer C. The
discussion between the patient and the provider as well as the
patient's decision
A patient presents to the clinic for nausea. They already have a
Zofran prescription from their PCP and their provider told them
to continue taking it. Which of the following should be
documented in the chart?
A. Patient advised to continue Zofran as prescribed
B. No documentation is required for this situation
C. Patient told to discontinue Zofran prescription immediately
D. Patient told to triple dose of Zofran Correct Answer A.
Patient advised to continue Zofran as prescribed
A sensation of the room spinning is called _______.
1) In what body section would you document limited ROM?
A. Genitourinary
B. Musculoskeletal
C. Neurological
D. Cardiac
E. Abdominal Correct Answer B. Musculoskeletal
6) In what body section would you document pectus excavatum?
A. Oral Pharynx
B. General
C. Neurological
D. Cardiac
E. Chest/Lungs Correct Answer E. Chest/Lungs
7) If a walking boot is being ordered, verify that you ALWAYS
note _________. (Select all that apply)
A. tight or loose
B. short or tall
C. wide or narrow
D. color
E. hardness or softness Correct Answer B. short or tall
A confirmed negative pregnancy test for all females ages _____
is required prior to CT.
A. 14-59
B. 16-79
C. 17-69
D. 16-80
,E. 13-49 Correct Answer A. 14-59
A feeling or sensation of a rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat is
______
A. Pericarditis
B. Tachypnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Bradycardia
E. Palpitations
F. A-flutter Correct Answer E. Palpitations
A patient brings an x-ray performed by their PCP which the
provider reviews. Which is an example of what should be
documented in the chart?
A. No documentation is required
B. Patient's x-ray not reviewed
C. Outside x-ray studied reviewed and showed no acute process
D. X-ray is normal Correct Answer C. Outside x-ray studied
reviewed and showed no acute process
A patient has an ingrowing nail on their toe. The provider
recommends it be removed while the patient is at TAUC, but the
patient says they are seeing their PCP tomorrow and will have it
done then. Which is an example of what should be documented
in the chart?
A. Patient told toenail must be removed today. Patient
adamantly refuses, declining any and all follow up for this
condition.
,B. Patient declines nail plate removal
C. Ingrowing toenail not removed
D. Patient declines ingrowing nail excision
E. Patient advised to have toenail removed. Patient declines at
this time, choosing to have procedure done at PCP's office
tomorrow. Correct Answer E. Patient advised to have toenail
removed. Patient declines at this time, choosing to have
procedure done at PCP's office tomorrow.
A patient has two separate high blood pressure readings while at
TAUC and has a history of hypertension. The provider informs
the patient of this and instructs them to monitor their blood
pressure. Which of the following actions should you take? Select
two.
A. Contact the patient's PCP and tell them of the BP readings
B. Add a note saying "Patient advised to monitor blood
pressure."
C. Add a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN)
D. Tell the patient to eat less salt.
E. Ask the patient if they are any extra stress that may be raising
their blood pressure
F. Do nothing
G. Order clonidine for patient
H. Prescribe the patient lisinopril Correct Answer B. Add a
note saying "Patient advised to monitor blood pressure."
C. Add a diagnosis of hypertension (HTN)
A patient is currently taking a med that causes unwanted side
effects. The provider tells the patient to continue the medication,
, but to only take half a pill at each dose instead of a full pill. This
discussion must be documented in the chart.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer A. True
A patient is offered pain meds for a broken bone, but they
decline it. What must be documented in the chart?
A. What pain med was offered
B. Why the pain med was offered
C. The discussion between the patient and the provider as well
as the patient's decision
D. No documentation needed
E. A rude joke at the patient's expense Correct Answer C. The
discussion between the patient and the provider as well as the
patient's decision
A patient presents to the clinic for nausea. They already have a
Zofran prescription from their PCP and their provider told them
to continue taking it. Which of the following should be
documented in the chart?
A. Patient advised to continue Zofran as prescribed
B. No documentation is required for this situation
C. Patient told to discontinue Zofran prescription immediately
D. Patient told to triple dose of Zofran Correct Answer A.
Patient advised to continue Zofran as prescribed
A sensation of the room spinning is called _______.
