Medical Scribe Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Basic medical terminology includes terms related to anatomy, physiology, and medical procedures.

• Anatomy terms: such as 'abdomen', 'thorax', 'femur'

• Physiology terms: such as 'respiration', 'circulation', 'metabolism'

• Medical procedures: such as 'biopsy', 'endoscopy', 'radiography'

Bone fracture is the medical term for a broken bone, while myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

• Bone fracture is a common injury that occurs when a bone is cracked or broken.

• Myocardial infarction refers to the death of heart muscle tissue due to the loss of blood supply.

• Examples: A patient with a bone fracture may need a cast or surgery for treatment. A heart attack may require immediate medical intervention such as medication or surgery.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

• NSAIDs stands for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

• Commonly used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever

• Examples include ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen

Anti-hypertensives are medications used to lower high blood pressure.

• Anti-hypertensives help reduce blood pressure by various mechanisms such as relaxing blood vessels, decreasing blood volume, or reducing the heart rate.

• Examples of anti-hypertensives include ACE inhibitors (e.g. Lisinopril), beta blockers (e.g. Metoprolol), calcium channel blockers (e.g. Amlodipine), and diuretics (e.g. Hydrochlorothiazide).

Yes, I have been working night shifts for the past 3.5 years.

• I have developed strong time management skills to stay alert and focused during night shifts.

• I have experience in handling emergency situations during night shifts.

• I have adapted to the night shift schedule and have a good understanding of the challenges and benefits of working during those hours.

My typing speed is around X words per minute.

• I have been practicing typing regularly to improve my speed.

• I am comfortable typing on both a keyboard and a touch screen.

• I have experience typing medical terminology and abbreviations.

• My typing speed is accurate and I pay attention to detail.

• I am willing to take a typing test to demonstrate my speed and accuracy.

Basic medicines include over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and antihistamines.

• Acetaminophen is commonly used for pain and fever relief

• Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain and inflammation

• Antihistamines are used to treat allergies and allergic reactions