MSN 622 Sentinel U Carl Resendez –
Complete 200+ Question Exam Bank
Full Patient Scenario, Assessment, Diagnosis,
SOAP Note & Clinical Reasoning
OVERVIEW
The Carl Resendez simulation is a Typical Adult
case in Sentinel U’s Advanced Practice Series,
designed for MSN 622 students to practice
comprehensive primary care assessment, clinical
reasoning, differential diagnosis, and SOAP
documentation in a virtual patient encounter . The
simulation emphasizes:
1
,- Conducting a comprehensive patient interview
using OLDCARTS
- Obtaining a focused history (PMH, meds, allergies,
family/social history)
- Performing an appropriate physical assessment
- Developing prioritized differential diagnoses
- Ordering evidence-based diagnostic tests
- Interpreting laboratory findings
- Formulating an evidence-based treatment plan
- Educating the patient
- Documenting findings using SOAP format
- Reflecting on clinical reasoning through debriefing
The simulation is designed to strengthen clinical
judgment and diagnostic reasoning in an adult
primary care setting and aligns with NONPF Core
Competencies .
2
,SECTION 1: PATIENT SCENARIO &
SUBJECTIVE DATA
Patient Information
| Field | Information |
|-|-|
| Name | Carl Resendez |
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race/Ethnicity | Not specified |
| Occupation | Not specified |
| Marital Status | Not specified |
| Visit Type | New Patient Evaluation |
3
, Question 1
What is Carl Resendez's chief complaint?
A) "I've been having chest pain for the past week."
B) "I've been feeling tired all the time and I'm
always thirsty."
C) "I have a cough that won't go away."
D) "I've been experiencing severe headaches."
Answer: B
Rationale: The chief complaint is the patient's
primary reason for seeking care, documented in his
own words. Carl Resendez states: "I've been feeling
tired all the time and I'm always thirsty."
4
Complete 200+ Question Exam Bank
Full Patient Scenario, Assessment, Diagnosis,
SOAP Note & Clinical Reasoning
OVERVIEW
The Carl Resendez simulation is a Typical Adult
case in Sentinel U’s Advanced Practice Series,
designed for MSN 622 students to practice
comprehensive primary care assessment, clinical
reasoning, differential diagnosis, and SOAP
documentation in a virtual patient encounter . The
simulation emphasizes:
1
,- Conducting a comprehensive patient interview
using OLDCARTS
- Obtaining a focused history (PMH, meds, allergies,
family/social history)
- Performing an appropriate physical assessment
- Developing prioritized differential diagnoses
- Ordering evidence-based diagnostic tests
- Interpreting laboratory findings
- Formulating an evidence-based treatment plan
- Educating the patient
- Documenting findings using SOAP format
- Reflecting on clinical reasoning through debriefing
The simulation is designed to strengthen clinical
judgment and diagnostic reasoning in an adult
primary care setting and aligns with NONPF Core
Competencies .
2
,SECTION 1: PATIENT SCENARIO &
SUBJECTIVE DATA
Patient Information
| Field | Information |
|-|-|
| Name | Carl Resendez |
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race/Ethnicity | Not specified |
| Occupation | Not specified |
| Marital Status | Not specified |
| Visit Type | New Patient Evaluation |
3
, Question 1
What is Carl Resendez's chief complaint?
A) "I've been having chest pain for the past week."
B) "I've been feeling tired all the time and I'm
always thirsty."
C) "I have a cough that won't go away."
D) "I've been experiencing severe headaches."
Answer: B
Rationale: The chief complaint is the patient's
primary reason for seeking care, documented in his
own words. Carl Resendez states: "I've been feeling
tired all the time and I'm always thirsty."
4
