DH 101 Preclinic Midterm Study Guide
– 2026 Latest Updated
What are the barriers to effective health communication? - ANSWER-Cultural,
interpersonal, attitudinal, physical, physiologic, insufficient knowledge, lack of access to
knowledge, lack of interest, information overload, and poor communication skills.
What are the features of the patient record? - ANSWER-SOAP notes: Subjective,
Objective, Assessment/Analysis, Procedure
What is noted in the Subjective section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Characteristics
observed during the exam (EX: pt med HX)
What is noted in the Objective section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Characteristics
observed during the exam (EX: EOIO, X-ray finding)
What is noted in the Assessment/Analysis section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-
Identification of patient problems (EX: a risk factor for perio)
What is noted in the Procedure section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Interventions
performed or planned (EX: goals for patient improvement)
How and when do we update a health history? - ANSWER-Interview & Questionnaire at
EVERY APPOINTMENT.
What are the different ASA physical status classifications? - ANSWER-ASA I- Normal
healthy patient, ASA II- Patient with mild systemic disease, ASA III - Patient with severe
systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating, ASA IV - Patient with
incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life, ASA V- Patient that is
not expected to survive 24 hours without care
What is the best way to obtain a complete medical history? - ANSWER-Combinations of
questionnaire and interview
How often must we update the written health history? - ANSWER-Annually
What is the protocol for antibiotic prophylaxis? - ANSWER-Antibiotic is recommended
for patients with cardiac conditions associated with high risk of adverse outcomes from
endocarditis (prosthetic cardiac valve, previous endocarditis, congenital hear disease)
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
– 2026 Latest Updated
What are the barriers to effective health communication? - ANSWER-Cultural,
interpersonal, attitudinal, physical, physiologic, insufficient knowledge, lack of access to
knowledge, lack of interest, information overload, and poor communication skills.
What are the features of the patient record? - ANSWER-SOAP notes: Subjective,
Objective, Assessment/Analysis, Procedure
What is noted in the Subjective section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Characteristics
observed during the exam (EX: pt med HX)
What is noted in the Objective section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Characteristics
observed during the exam (EX: EOIO, X-ray finding)
What is noted in the Assessment/Analysis section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-
Identification of patient problems (EX: a risk factor for perio)
What is noted in the Procedure section of SOAP notes? - ANSWER-Interventions
performed or planned (EX: goals for patient improvement)
How and when do we update a health history? - ANSWER-Interview & Questionnaire at
EVERY APPOINTMENT.
What are the different ASA physical status classifications? - ANSWER-ASA I- Normal
healthy patient, ASA II- Patient with mild systemic disease, ASA III - Patient with severe
systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating, ASA IV - Patient with
incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life, ASA V- Patient that is
not expected to survive 24 hours without care
What is the best way to obtain a complete medical history? - ANSWER-Combinations of
questionnaire and interview
How often must we update the written health history? - ANSWER-Annually
What is the protocol for antibiotic prophylaxis? - ANSWER-Antibiotic is recommended
for patients with cardiac conditions associated with high risk of adverse outcomes from
endocarditis (prosthetic cardiac valve, previous endocarditis, congenital hear disease)
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
