SCRIBE 101 FINAL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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?
A: Pain in the right lower abdomen
B: No abdominal tenderness on exam
C: Tenderness of the right lower abdomen - Answer-answer: B
under which section of the chart would you document the following information :
The patient denies substance abuse. She is a non-smoker, and works as an accountant
A: Past Medical history (PMHx)
B: Past Surgical history (PSHx)
C: Social history (SHx))
D: Family history (FHx)
E: Allergies - Answer-Answer: C
Which of the following would be considered a part of the patient's family history (FHx)
A: the patient had childhood asthma.
B: The patient is a smoker.
C: The patient's mother has COPD.
D: The patient is allergic to Aspirin - Answer-answer: C
Which description best matches that of a scribe?
A: an individual that has obtained a doctoral degree in medicine, and is able to
diagnose/treat patients.
B: Trained individuals that assist with medical care, procedures, administering medicine,
and so much more.
C: Provider that diagnoses and treats patients, under supervision of a physician.
D: Unlicensed, non-clinical individuals that assist a provider by charting the patient's
visit and making sure its accurate. - Answer-Answer: D
Using your med terms knowledge, what does Tonsillitis mean?
A: Tonsil infection
B: Tonsil discoloration
C: Tonsils visible to the eye
D: Tonsil removal - Answer-Answer: A
, What does -algia stand for?
A: algae
B: infection
C: pain
D: bacterial - Answer-Answer: C
An 8 year old patient comes in for follow up on their Diabetes, what type of Diabetes do
they most likely have?
A: Type l
B: Type ll - Answer-Answer: A
HTN is also known as:
A: Hypertension
B: Hypotension
C: Hyperlipidemia
D: Hyperactive bowels - Answer-Answer: A
The layman's term "High cholesterol" translates to which medical abbreviation?
A: HLD
B: HDL
C: LDL
D: HTN - Answer-Answer: A
TRUE or FALSE:
If you have Heart disease, that means you've also had heart attack?
A: True
B: False - Answer-Answer: B
"Heart disease" is also known as:
A: Coronary Artery Disease
B: Coronary Arterial Deficit
C: Congestive Artery Disconnect
D: Myocardial infarction - Answer-Answer: A
The prefix Hepa corresponds to which organ?
A: Spleen
B: Appendix
C: Liver
D: Diverticulum - Answer-Answer: C
A UTI is unresolved and goes to the kidneys is known as:
A: Renal Calculi
B: Urinary Tract Infection
C: Pyelonephritis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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?
A: Pain in the right lower abdomen
B: No abdominal tenderness on exam
C: Tenderness of the right lower abdomen - Answer-answer: B
under which section of the chart would you document the following information :
The patient denies substance abuse. She is a non-smoker, and works as an accountant
A: Past Medical history (PMHx)
B: Past Surgical history (PSHx)
C: Social history (SHx))
D: Family history (FHx)
E: Allergies - Answer-Answer: C
Which of the following would be considered a part of the patient's family history (FHx)
A: the patient had childhood asthma.
B: The patient is a smoker.
C: The patient's mother has COPD.
D: The patient is allergic to Aspirin - Answer-answer: C
Which description best matches that of a scribe?
A: an individual that has obtained a doctoral degree in medicine, and is able to
diagnose/treat patients.
B: Trained individuals that assist with medical care, procedures, administering medicine,
and so much more.
C: Provider that diagnoses and treats patients, under supervision of a physician.
D: Unlicensed, non-clinical individuals that assist a provider by charting the patient's
visit and making sure its accurate. - Answer-Answer: D
Using your med terms knowledge, what does Tonsillitis mean?
A: Tonsil infection
B: Tonsil discoloration
C: Tonsils visible to the eye
D: Tonsil removal - Answer-Answer: A
, What does -algia stand for?
A: algae
B: infection
C: pain
D: bacterial - Answer-Answer: C
An 8 year old patient comes in for follow up on their Diabetes, what type of Diabetes do
they most likely have?
A: Type l
B: Type ll - Answer-Answer: A
HTN is also known as:
A: Hypertension
B: Hypotension
C: Hyperlipidemia
D: Hyperactive bowels - Answer-Answer: A
The layman's term "High cholesterol" translates to which medical abbreviation?
A: HLD
B: HDL
C: LDL
D: HTN - Answer-Answer: A
TRUE or FALSE:
If you have Heart disease, that means you've also had heart attack?
A: True
B: False - Answer-Answer: B
"Heart disease" is also known as:
A: Coronary Artery Disease
B: Coronary Arterial Deficit
C: Congestive Artery Disconnect
D: Myocardial infarction - Answer-Answer: A
The prefix Hepa corresponds to which organ?
A: Spleen
B: Appendix
C: Liver
D: Diverticulum - Answer-Answer: C
A UTI is unresolved and goes to the kidneys is known as:
A: Renal Calculi
B: Urinary Tract Infection
C: Pyelonephritis
