SCRIBE 101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What happens if you do not complete the course in 15 days and/or fail the final exam
twice? - Answer-On the 15th day after passing the initial quiz, my course progress will
be reset back to 0%. I will then be able to re-progress through the course.
When does my certificate for passing Scribe101 expire? - Answer-My Scribe101
certificate does not expire.
True or False: In order to take the final exam, I must complete each lesson quiz in order
with a passing score of 100% before I can attempt the final. - Answer-TRUE
I understand that after completing this introduction quiz, I will have 14 days to complete
Scribe101 and pass the final. - Answer-I understand.
I have previous medical experience. Do I need to complete the Scribe101 course? -
Answer-No. All individuals will be given the option to test out of Scribe101. To test out,
please access the "Scribe101 - Test Out" course. The "Scribe101 - Test Out" course is
composed of a 100 question final. You will have 1 attempt to pass this final and test out.
If you do not pass this final, you will need to complete the Scribe101 course.
Heart rate is defined as: - Answer-The rate that your heart is pumping blood
Vital signs are: - Answer-A series of measures that give an overview of a patient's
overall health
Blood pressure is defined as: - Answer-The pressure at which blood is being pumped
throughout your body
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign: - Answer-Body weight
Someone who is breathing really fast and short of breath is MOST likely: - Answer-
Tachypneic
Someone who has smoked for many years and is short of breath is MOST likely: -
Answer-Hypoxic
A person who is very stressed while watching a scary movie is MOST likely: - Answer-
Tachycardic
A sick child who has had a fever for 2 hours most likely has which temperature? -
Answer-102.5
, Oxygen saturation is defined as: - Answer-The saturation of oxygen in your blood
Vital signs are usually measured in rate of how many times a second is it happening -
Answer-False
A 92 year old male presented to the ED without a heart rate and not breathing. He was
successfully resuscitated in the Emergency Department, but he required a breathing
tube (intubation) and is receiving oxygen through a ventilator. Where do you think he
will go next? - Answer-Inpatient
Appendicitis - Answer-Inflammation of the appendix
Hyperthyroidism - Answer-Overactive thyroid
Which of the following would be considered Subjective? - Answer-The patient states
that he has right ankle pain.
Which of the following would be considered Objective? - Answer-The physician tells you
that the lungs sound clear.
The patient tells you that he has been experiencing pain in his right lower abdomen for
several days. When your physician presses on the abdomen, however, he reports that
there is no tenderness. Which piece of information would be documented in the
objective section of the chart? - Answer-No abdominal tenderness on exam
The patient denies substance abuse. She is a non-smoker, and works as an
accountant. - Answer-Social history (SHx)
Which of the following would be considered part of the patient's family history (FHx)? -
Answer-The patient's mother has COPD.
Which description best matches that of a scribe? - Answer-Unlicensed, non-clinical
individuals that assist a provider by charting the patient's visit and making sure its
accurate.
"I'm here for a regular check up for my diabetes."
"I'm having severe chest pain and shortness of breath."
"I've had a sore and scratchy throat for a few days." - Answer-Outpatient Clinic
emergency
Urgent Care
Using your med term knowledge, what does Tonsillitis mean? - Answer-Tonsil infection
What does -algia stand for? - Answer-pain
AND ANSWERS
What happens if you do not complete the course in 15 days and/or fail the final exam
twice? - Answer-On the 15th day after passing the initial quiz, my course progress will
be reset back to 0%. I will then be able to re-progress through the course.
When does my certificate for passing Scribe101 expire? - Answer-My Scribe101
certificate does not expire.
True or False: In order to take the final exam, I must complete each lesson quiz in order
with a passing score of 100% before I can attempt the final. - Answer-TRUE
I understand that after completing this introduction quiz, I will have 14 days to complete
Scribe101 and pass the final. - Answer-I understand.
I have previous medical experience. Do I need to complete the Scribe101 course? -
Answer-No. All individuals will be given the option to test out of Scribe101. To test out,
please access the "Scribe101 - Test Out" course. The "Scribe101 - Test Out" course is
composed of a 100 question final. You will have 1 attempt to pass this final and test out.
If you do not pass this final, you will need to complete the Scribe101 course.
Heart rate is defined as: - Answer-The rate that your heart is pumping blood
Vital signs are: - Answer-A series of measures that give an overview of a patient's
overall health
Blood pressure is defined as: - Answer-The pressure at which blood is being pumped
throughout your body
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign: - Answer-Body weight
Someone who is breathing really fast and short of breath is MOST likely: - Answer-
Tachypneic
Someone who has smoked for many years and is short of breath is MOST likely: -
Answer-Hypoxic
A person who is very stressed while watching a scary movie is MOST likely: - Answer-
Tachycardic
A sick child who has had a fever for 2 hours most likely has which temperature? -
Answer-102.5
, Oxygen saturation is defined as: - Answer-The saturation of oxygen in your blood
Vital signs are usually measured in rate of how many times a second is it happening -
Answer-False
A 92 year old male presented to the ED without a heart rate and not breathing. He was
successfully resuscitated in the Emergency Department, but he required a breathing
tube (intubation) and is receiving oxygen through a ventilator. Where do you think he
will go next? - Answer-Inpatient
Appendicitis - Answer-Inflammation of the appendix
Hyperthyroidism - Answer-Overactive thyroid
Which of the following would be considered Subjective? - Answer-The patient states
that he has right ankle pain.
Which of the following would be considered Objective? - Answer-The physician tells you
that the lungs sound clear.
The patient tells you that he has been experiencing pain in his right lower abdomen for
several days. When your physician presses on the abdomen, however, he reports that
there is no tenderness. Which piece of information would be documented in the
objective section of the chart? - Answer-No abdominal tenderness on exam
The patient denies substance abuse. She is a non-smoker, and works as an
accountant. - Answer-Social history (SHx)
Which of the following would be considered part of the patient's family history (FHx)? -
Answer-The patient's mother has COPD.
Which description best matches that of a scribe? - Answer-Unlicensed, non-clinical
individuals that assist a provider by charting the patient's visit and making sure its
accurate.
"I'm here for a regular check up for my diabetes."
"I'm having severe chest pain and shortness of breath."
"I've had a sore and scratchy throat for a few days." - Answer-Outpatient Clinic
emergency
Urgent Care
Using your med term knowledge, what does Tonsillitis mean? - Answer-Tonsil infection
What does -algia stand for? - Answer-pain
