Scribeology Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update (Rated A+)

Scribeology Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update (Rated A+) What is the medical term for maintaining fixed, false beliefs even when confronted with facts? A) Homicidal ideations B) Suicidal ideations C) Paranoid D) Delusional - Answer- Delusional what part of the brain is the finger to nose test evaluating? A) Cerebellum (coordination) B) Frontal Lobe (memory) C) Occiput (vision) D) Brocas area (Language) - Answer- Cerebellum (coordination) what does the medical term spasm mean? A) sudden involuntary muscle contraction B) influx of fluid into a body cavity or area C) tenderness felt due to a bony protrusion - Answer- sudden involuntary muscle contraction what does the medical term hemotympanum mean? A)blood in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear B) buildup of fluid behind the eardrums - Answer- blood in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear what is the medical definition of pericardial friction rub? A)extra heart sounds that sounds like squeaky leather B) typically heard with A-fib, irregular heartbeat - Answer- extra heart sounds that sounds like squeaky leather a persona that is Alert and Oriented x4 is oriented to person, place, time, and situation True false - Answer- true what does the medical term auscultation mean? A) act of listening with a stethoscope B) inability to hear C) audible chest pain - Answer- act of listening with a stethoscope what does the medical term pruritic mean? A) itchy B) red C) pus filled - Answer- itchy what diagnosis does a positive (pain is present) straight leg raise indicate? A) Sciatica B) Hemorrhoids C) Fracture - Answer- Sciatica what does the medical term murmur mean? A) extra heart sound resembling a "whooshing" sound B) heart beating normally C) coughing up blood - Answer- extra heart sound resembling a "whooshing" sound what the definition of an obese person? A) BMI greater than 10 B) BMI greater than 20 C) BMI greater than 30 D) BMI greater than 40 - Answer- BMI greater than 30 what does the medical term fluctuance mean? A) capable of being moved or compressed; an indication of the presence of pus in a bacteria infection B) solid, raised lesion with distinct borders C) red area on the skin that is covered with small bumps D)tenderness of the muscles surrounding the spine - Answer- capable of being moved or compressed; an indication of the presence of pus in a bacteria infection what is the meaning of the medical term sublingual? A)under the tongue B) by mouth C) under the skin - Answer- under the tongue what is the medical term that means that the heart is beating normally? - Answer- Regular rate and rhythm what does the medical term wheezes mean? A) air moving through a tight, constricted space B) sound of liquid in the lungs C) breathing in - Answer- air moving through a tight, constricted space what is the medical term for a dental cavity - Answer- dental carie what is the medical term for inability to open the jaw? - Answer- trismus what does the term adnexal tenderness mean? A) tenderness over the ovaries or Fallopian tubes B) movement of the cervix causes pain C) inflamed veins in the rectum and anus - Answer- tenderness over the ovaries or Fallopian tubes what does the medical term phimosis mean? A) condition where a tight foreskin cannot be retracted over the head of the penis B) prolonged erection of the penis without sexual arousal C) inflamed veins in the rectum and anus - Answer- condition where a tight foreskin cannot be retracted over the head of the penis what does the term rhinorrhea mean - Answer- runny noes what medical term means the heart is beating abnormally without any pattern? - Answer- irregularly irregular what is the definition of a hemorrhoid? A) inflamed veins in the rectum and anus B) tenderness over the ovaries or Fallopian tubes C) release of fluid or substances - Answer- inflamed veins in the rectum and anus which of these is not a Meningeal sign? A) photophobia B) Rigid Neck C) headache D) tracheal deviation - Answer- photophobia what is the medical term for ear wax buildup? - Answer- cerumen impaction induration is area of cyanosis due to a drug reaction? True False - Answer- false the uterus is located in the suprapubic area of the abdomen true false - Answer- true what part of the body does a C Collar go onto? - Answer- heck/neck what does the medical term Raccoon Eyes mean? A) ecchymosis in the periorbital area B) darkening of the eyes due to rabies infection C) bruising over the mastoid process - Answer- ecchymosis in the periorbital area what does the medical term balanitis mean? A)inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis B) prolonged erection of the penis without sexual arousal C) penile discharge - Answer- inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis what is the medical term for bruising - Answer- ecchymosis the medical term for having a Fever is Emaciated true false - Answer- false what is the definition of homicidal ideation - Answer- a plan to hurt another person what is the medical term for a patient the immediately post-seizure? A) post-ictal B) post seizure C) febrile - Answer- post-ictal edema (swelling) of the legs that leaves an indentation when pressed is called what? - Answer- pitting edema what does the medical term priapism mean? A) prolonged erection of the penis without sexual arousal B) inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis C) swelling of the testicles - Answer- prolonged erection of the penis without sexual arousal