SCRIBE TEST Q&A
Which of the following physical exam signs would raise concern for an appendicitis?
a. Abdominal distension
b. Murphy's Sign
c. McBurney's point tenderness
d. Focal RUQ abdominal tenderness - Answer-c
The patient reports grossly blood stool persistent for the past three days. He feels
fatigued and mildly short of breath. On exam, he has pale conjunctiva and pallor to the
skin. Which lab will your doctor order to assess his condition?
a. Basic metabolic panel
b. Complete blood count
c. Cardiac enzyme
d. D-Dimer - Answer-Complete blood count
Another patient is experiencing worsened bilateral lower extremity edema. She does
also add that she's felt exceedingly short of breath over the past month, notably worse
when lying flat. On exam, she has 3+ bilateral pitting edema, JVD, and rales upon
auscultation. Which of the following will your doctor order to assess for potential
congestive heart failure?
Troponin
BNP
CBC
CXR
CT Chest
D-Dimer - Answer-CXR, BNP
Which of the following would be scenarios where it is important to document the
historian?
A. Pediatric fever
B. Altered mental status
C. Unconscious John Doe
D. Aggressive patient - Answer-a, b, c
Is there a contradiction in the following exam: Regular rate and rhythm. Bradycardia.
Heart sounds are normal.
a. Yes
b. No - Answer-a
Which of the following physical exam signs would raise concern for an appendicitis?
a. Abdominal distension
b. Murphy's Sign
c. McBurney's point tenderness
d. Focal RUQ abdominal tenderness - Answer-c
The patient reports grossly blood stool persistent for the past three days. He feels
fatigued and mildly short of breath. On exam, he has pale conjunctiva and pallor to the
skin. Which lab will your doctor order to assess his condition?
a. Basic metabolic panel
b. Complete blood count
c. Cardiac enzyme
d. D-Dimer - Answer-Complete blood count
Another patient is experiencing worsened bilateral lower extremity edema. She does
also add that she's felt exceedingly short of breath over the past month, notably worse
when lying flat. On exam, she has 3+ bilateral pitting edema, JVD, and rales upon
auscultation. Which of the following will your doctor order to assess for potential
congestive heart failure?
Troponin
BNP
CBC
CXR
CT Chest
D-Dimer - Answer-CXR, BNP
Which of the following would be scenarios where it is important to document the
historian?
A. Pediatric fever
B. Altered mental status
C. Unconscious John Doe
D. Aggressive patient - Answer-a, b, c
Is there a contradiction in the following exam: Regular rate and rhythm. Bradycardia.
Heart sounds are normal.
a. Yes
b. No - Answer-a
