NSG 6430 WEEK 1 SOAP NOTE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What should students do if they receive a prescription with missing
components?.
Answer: Address the missing components before processing the
prescription.
◍ What is the purpose of documenting a daily progress note?.
Answer: To track the patient's progress and update the treatment plan as
needed.
◍ What is the purpose of the Micromedex resource in the context of SOAP
notes?.
Answer: To describe mechanisms of action and side effects of medications.
◍ What does the pre-check step involve?.
Answer: A pharmacist verifies that the information entered matches the
prescription and checks for errors.
◍ What vital signs frequency is typically ordered for ICU patients?.
Answer: Every 2 hours (q 2 h).
◍ What is the purpose of the workflow station review in the prescription
process?.
Answer: To ensure each step in processing a prescription is followed
correctly.
◍ What should be done if a patient experiences chest pain after a cardiac
procedure?.
Answer: Immediately contact the cardiac catheterization team.
, ◍ What is included in the SOAP note's Subjective section?.
Answer: Patient-reported information relevant to the case.
◍ What is the first step in writing a SOAP note?.
Answer: Read the case and review the Partial Assessment Statement and
Plan.
◍ What does the Objective section of the Daily Progress Note include?.
Answer: Important physical exam findings, test results, and evidence of
fever or treatment during the exam.
◍ What does 'SOAP' stand for in medical documentation?.
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
◍ What does the term 'disposition' refer to in a SOAP note?.
Answer: The plan for the patient's care after the current visit, including
follow-up.
◍ What is the role of the pharmacist during the final check?.
Answer: To ensure prescription appropriateness, safety, and accuracy before
release to the patient.
◍ What is the significance of pending lab results in patient management?.
Answer: They can influence treatment decisions and patient care plans.
◍ What should be included in the psychosocial history of a SOAP note?.
Answer: Information about the patient's social circumstances, including
tobacco and alcohol use.
◍ What is the purpose of counseling preparation before lab?.
Answer: To ensure students are ready to provide effective patient
counseling.
◍ What should be done if a medical problem is resolved during
hospitalization?.
Answer: Mark it as resolved and delete it from the daily progress note.
◍ What is an example of a special order that might be included?.
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What should students do if they receive a prescription with missing
components?.
Answer: Address the missing components before processing the
prescription.
◍ What is the purpose of documenting a daily progress note?.
Answer: To track the patient's progress and update the treatment plan as
needed.
◍ What is the purpose of the Micromedex resource in the context of SOAP
notes?.
Answer: To describe mechanisms of action and side effects of medications.
◍ What does the pre-check step involve?.
Answer: A pharmacist verifies that the information entered matches the
prescription and checks for errors.
◍ What vital signs frequency is typically ordered for ICU patients?.
Answer: Every 2 hours (q 2 h).
◍ What is the purpose of the workflow station review in the prescription
process?.
Answer: To ensure each step in processing a prescription is followed
correctly.
◍ What should be done if a patient experiences chest pain after a cardiac
procedure?.
Answer: Immediately contact the cardiac catheterization team.
, ◍ What is included in the SOAP note's Subjective section?.
Answer: Patient-reported information relevant to the case.
◍ What is the first step in writing a SOAP note?.
Answer: Read the case and review the Partial Assessment Statement and
Plan.
◍ What does the Objective section of the Daily Progress Note include?.
Answer: Important physical exam findings, test results, and evidence of
fever or treatment during the exam.
◍ What does 'SOAP' stand for in medical documentation?.
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
◍ What does the term 'disposition' refer to in a SOAP note?.
Answer: The plan for the patient's care after the current visit, including
follow-up.
◍ What is the role of the pharmacist during the final check?.
Answer: To ensure prescription appropriateness, safety, and accuracy before
release to the patient.
◍ What is the significance of pending lab results in patient management?.
Answer: They can influence treatment decisions and patient care plans.
◍ What should be included in the psychosocial history of a SOAP note?.
Answer: Information about the patient's social circumstances, including
tobacco and alcohol use.
◍ What is the purpose of counseling preparation before lab?.
Answer: To ensure students are ready to provide effective patient
counseling.
◍ What should be done if a medical problem is resolved during
hospitalization?.
Answer: Mark it as resolved and delete it from the daily progress note.
◍ What is an example of a special order that might be included?.
