Questions
Q: Where do allergies, medications, and vaccinations go on the SOAP note?
A: Subjective
Q: If a patient has shortness of breath when walking around the block, is that subjective or
objective?
A: Subjective
Q: If the patient becomes short of breath while getting onto the exam table, is that subjective or
objective?
A: Objective
Q: OLDCARTS belongs to which part of the SOAP note?
A: Subjective
Q: What is the purpose of the use of silence during communication?
A: Gives the patient time to reflect
Q: What is the definition/purpose of cultural knowledge?
A: The process of seeking and obtaining a sound educational base about culturally and ethnically
diverse groups
Q: What is an example of a leading question?
A: A question that suggests a particular response
Example: “Does the pain feel dull and achy?”
Q: Where does ROS go in a SOAP note?
A: Subjective section
Q: Patient states she gets headaches after the physical exam. Where does that information go?
A: Subjective — ROS — Head & Neck
Q: The reason the patient is seeking care is called the:
A: Chief Complaint
Q: Culture includes which factor?
A: Entertainment
Q: In ethical decision making, beneficence refers to:
A: The need to do good