probably dumb questions but...
Posted By: dumbatthemoment on 2009-03-03
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Subject: probably dumb questions but...
The patient is now 1 month post fracture of her left ulna *Dr says left ulnar* should be ulna? not ulnar
also..
There is pain at the superior vetebral border of her right scapular *Dr. says right scapular* should it be scapula? not scapular.
TIA.
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Subject: dumb questions
This may sound like a dumb question but it is important for the setup of the report.
First the Dr. says knee aspirit ( I assume knee aspiration) Also the main question is would a knee aspiration be considered a surgery? TIA.
There are NO dumb questions. :-)
Subject: There are NO dumb questions. :-)
Duh on me. Sorry. Dumb day for me!!! nm
Subject: Duh on me. Sorry. Dumb day for me!!! nm
Dumb me...sorry...
Subject: Dumb me...sorry...
Dumb me...I didn't think to look for just "J" as I typed it in my post. Sorry again.
NO. NOT DUMB!
Subject: NO. NOT DUMB!
so dumb i just got it
Subject: so dumb i just got it
SER II, stupid of me,
OMG I feel so dumb........
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he's saying HEART disease, duh!!!!
dumb question
Subject: dumb question
As I'm a new MT, what is S/L?
We just try too hard. Dumb is what I do best!!! nm
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thanks. Now I feel dumb!
Subject: thanks. Now I feel dumb!
Brain just isn't working today.
the only dumb question is the one
Subject: the only dumb question is the one
Thanks, sometimes you feel so dumb?!
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doni't want to appear dumb but...
Subject: doni't want to appear dumb but...
what is the correct way to type blood pressure into the "one teens"? systolically...
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Duh, I feel dumb!!! Thanks
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Oh of course! Boy do I feel dumb - thank you! nm
Subject: Oh of course! Boy do I feel dumb - thank you! nm
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Dumb question...
Subject: Dumb question...
At the risk of sounding dumb, I need to ask this as it happens quite often. Math was always my worst subject in school... Dictation states pt is on a half mg of something. For example "spironolactone 12 and a half mg". I know they want me to type it as a decimal rather than writing out the words. Is the proper way to write this 12.5? (Does .5 equal a half mg?) Thanks!
dumb question
Subject: dumb question
I know this sounds like a dumb question but here goes...
LEFT ANKLE PAIN WITH INSTABILITY
Evaluation of the ankle shows no obvious deformity. There is no real effusion of his S/L knee-ankle joint today. He is tender to palpation...
I feel dumb now
Subject: I feel dumb now
lol.. I knew that and sadly it took you pointing that out for me to realize what I was saying. .. (sigh) it's been one of those days
may sound dumb but...
Subject: may sound dumb but...
I was wondering if this is one diagnosis or 2 diagnoses.
1. RIGHT SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME
2. ROTATOR CUFF TEAR
The only reason I ask is because I was just released from QA and have never been so nervous in my life about making a mistake. My security blanket is gone..lol. I may be asking a lot of dumb questions for a while until I feel secure again..lol.
thank you, what a dumb mistake.
Subject: thank you, what a dumb mistake.
Thank you. :-)
omg i feel dumb i did know that
Subject: omg i feel dumb i did know that
just for the record I know how to spell forties! it was just a typo, and wow that was a bad one on my part, thanks for pointing it out.
gosh, i feel so dumb not getting that! Thank You.
Subject: gosh, i feel so dumb not getting that! Thank You.
YEAH! Thank you! I feel so DUMB!
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Sorry. Extra dumb here today. sm
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maybe saying flank face (surface) ?
I feel dumb now, DUH right? Like that V8 commercial. LOL nm
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Thanks MT50. I still think it looks dumb, but you learn something new every day!
Subject: Thanks MT50. I still think it looks dumb, but you learn something new every day!
No, you are not dumb. We have all had a brain freeze. LOL
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Enjoy your day.
I am somewhat new at this so forgive this dumb question . .
Subject: I am somewhat new at this so forgive this dumb question . .
Since he didn't say it as you did, does saying "larges" constitute shorthand in doctor speaking?
Thanks!
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we are all dummies!!! These "english" words always trip us up!!
Pardon my extremely dumb answer!!! nm
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Scratch my dumb answer. Of course it is malleoli. Sorry. nm
Subject: Scratch my dumb answer. Of course it is malleoli. Sorry. nm
Well, I feel dumb. I thought I searched it with a K. THANKS!
Subject: Well, I feel dumb. I thought I searched it with a K. THANKS!
Ever hear of dumb sole response on plantar stimulation? sm
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The patient is brain dead. I can't document anywhere. TIA!
I feel dumb! I hate when I overlook the simple things!!!!
Subject: I feel dumb! I hate when I overlook the simple things!!!!
I was ready to send to QA. Now I'm just laughing at my dumb self. :) I'm sooo tired...
Subject: I was ready to send to QA. Now I'm just laughing at my dumb self. :) I'm sooo tired...
2 questions
Subject: 2 questions
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asking are very, very basic. You might be getting in over your head if these terms are unfamiliar to you. Maybe you are just nervous about taking a test and are struggling because of that. I hope that is the case. However, it is my opinion that asking for others for help on a test is cheating. I'm sure you probably didn't think of it this way, otherwise you would not have shared at this point that you are testing. Iknow you are desperate for help, but the company is testing YOU, not us on the word board. You have to stand on your own skills when testing. If you don't pass, then it means you are not ready. Good luck to you.
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