H&P I Exam I (2025/2026) | 25 Verified Q&As | SOAP Notes, Sensitivity, HIPAA, History Taking

This document contains 25 expertly curated and verified questions and answers designed for the History and Physical Examination I (H&P I) Exam I for the 2025/2026 academic year. Topics include foundational clinical reasoning concepts such as sensitivity and specificity, diagnostic heuristics (Ockham’s Razor, Hickam’s Dictum), and HIPAA regulations. It also explores detailed components of the SOAP note structure (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) and their practical clinical use. Students will benefit from clear explanations of essential terminology like EMR, pre-rounding, HPI, PMH, and the role of family history in patient assessment. Designed to support first- and second-year medical students, this resource is equally useful for physician assistant and nursing students enrolled in introductory clinical skills or patient assessment courses. It serves as a reliable study aid for exams and as a reference guide for clinical communication and documentation standards. Keywords: H&P exam, SOAP notes, clinical skills, sensitivity, specificity, HIPAA, EMR, history taking, PMH, HPI, medical interview, diagnostic reasoning, pre-rounding, patient communication, mini-mental exam