High-Yield SOAP & Diagnostic Reasoning
Exam Questions
Based on your lesson
These are designed to reflect:
NP exam style
Professor-style questions
Clinical reasoning
“Most likely tested” concepts
Question 1
Which component of the SOAP note contains laboratory findings and physical examination
findings?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
Answer:
B. Objective
Rationale:
Objective data are measurable or observable findings such as:
Physical exam
Vitals
Labs
Imaging
Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient.
,Question 2
Approximately what percentage of diagnoses come from the patient history alone?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
Answer:
D. 80%
Rationale:
The lecture emphasized:
“About 80% of your diagnosis will come from the historical information you collect.”
This is a major board-style concept.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered an open-ended question?
A. “Does your chest hurt?”
B. “Is the pain sharp?”
C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
D. “Do you have nausea?”
Answer:
C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
Rationale:
Open-ended questions:
, Encourage discussion
Build rapport
Allow fuller responses
Closed/direct questions seek specific information.
Question 4
Which mnemonic is MOST commonly used for symptom analysis in the HPI?
A. SBAR
B. APGAR
C. OLDCARTS
D. FAST
Answer:
C. OLDCARTS
Rationale:
OLDCARTS helps organize symptom analysis:
Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Treatments
Severity
HIGH-YIELD for exams.
Question 5
Which finding is considered a pertinent negative in a patient being evaluated for pregnancy?
Exam Questions
Based on your lesson
These are designed to reflect:
NP exam style
Professor-style questions
Clinical reasoning
“Most likely tested” concepts
Question 1
Which component of the SOAP note contains laboratory findings and physical examination
findings?
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
Answer:
B. Objective
Rationale:
Objective data are measurable or observable findings such as:
Physical exam
Vitals
Labs
Imaging
Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient.
,Question 2
Approximately what percentage of diagnoses come from the patient history alone?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
Answer:
D. 80%
Rationale:
The lecture emphasized:
“About 80% of your diagnosis will come from the historical information you collect.”
This is a major board-style concept.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered an open-ended question?
A. “Does your chest hurt?”
B. “Is the pain sharp?”
C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
D. “Do you have nausea?”
Answer:
C. “Tell me what brought you in today.”
Rationale:
Open-ended questions:
, Encourage discussion
Build rapport
Allow fuller responses
Closed/direct questions seek specific information.
Question 4
Which mnemonic is MOST commonly used for symptom analysis in the HPI?
A. SBAR
B. APGAR
C. OLDCARTS
D. FAST
Answer:
C. OLDCARTS
Rationale:
OLDCARTS helps organize symptom analysis:
Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Treatments
Severity
HIGH-YIELD for exams.
Question 5
Which finding is considered a pertinent negative in a patient being evaluated for pregnancy?
