NSG 6430 WEEK 1 SOAP NOTE
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the focus of the Plan section in SOAP?.
Answer: Future-focused strategies and specific upcoming targets.
◍ What details should be included in the Final HPI?.
Answer: Patient's age, gender, presenting complaint, duration, and
associated symptoms.
◍ How does the clinical setting influence the history-taking process?.
Answer: It determines whether a full or focused approach is more
appropriate based on the patient's needs.
◍ What is a key guideline for writing the Subjective section?.
Answer: Use hedging verbs like 'appeared' or 'seemed' and never state
subjective impressions as facts.
◍ What is the OPQRST method used for?.
Answer: To elicit a detailed History of Present Illness (HPI).
◍ What is the focus of the Plan section in a SOAP note?.
Answer: Next session targets, changes to goals, and documentation of
mastered skills with criteria.
◍ What is the definition of Pack-Years in smoking history?.
Answer: Calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by
the number of years smoked.
◍ What is a complete Review of Systems (ROS)?.
Answer: An assessment that covers all major body systems to gather
comprehensive health information.
, ◍ What is a key consideration when documenting patient refusals?.
Answer: Ensure that the refusal is clearly documented along with the
patient's understanding of the risks involved.
◍ What is the purpose of using + or - in the ROS section?.
Answer: To clarify which symptoms are positive and which are negative for
the reader.
◍ What type of chest pressure does the patient describe?.
Answer: A pressure-like feeling with 'heaviness' that is non-radiating.
◍ How many questions are on the midterm exam?.
Answer: 30 questions total.
◍ What is the significance of recent travel in Social History?.
Answer: It may provide context for health risks or exposures.
◍ What is one possible cause of client behaviors?.
Answer: Boredom due to lack of challenge.
◍ What does 'self-stimulation' refer to in therapy?.
Answer: Repetitive sensory behaviors that interfere with participation.
◍ What is the purpose of using visual supports in therapy?.
Answer: To establish routine and signal transitions.
◍ What does FR 1:5 mean in a lesson plan?.
Answer: Fixed Ratio: reinforce every 5th correct response.
◍ What is the purpose of assigning home practice?.
Answer: To reinforce skills targeted during therapy sessions.
◍ What does SOAP stand for in SOAP notes?.
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
◍ What adult medical illnesses should be documented in Past Medical
History?.
Answer: Hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hepatitis, HIV.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is the focus of the Plan section in SOAP?.
Answer: Future-focused strategies and specific upcoming targets.
◍ What details should be included in the Final HPI?.
Answer: Patient's age, gender, presenting complaint, duration, and
associated symptoms.
◍ How does the clinical setting influence the history-taking process?.
Answer: It determines whether a full or focused approach is more
appropriate based on the patient's needs.
◍ What is a key guideline for writing the Subjective section?.
Answer: Use hedging verbs like 'appeared' or 'seemed' and never state
subjective impressions as facts.
◍ What is the OPQRST method used for?.
Answer: To elicit a detailed History of Present Illness (HPI).
◍ What is the focus of the Plan section in a SOAP note?.
Answer: Next session targets, changes to goals, and documentation of
mastered skills with criteria.
◍ What is the definition of Pack-Years in smoking history?.
Answer: Calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by
the number of years smoked.
◍ What is a complete Review of Systems (ROS)?.
Answer: An assessment that covers all major body systems to gather
comprehensive health information.
, ◍ What is a key consideration when documenting patient refusals?.
Answer: Ensure that the refusal is clearly documented along with the
patient's understanding of the risks involved.
◍ What is the purpose of using + or - in the ROS section?.
Answer: To clarify which symptoms are positive and which are negative for
the reader.
◍ What type of chest pressure does the patient describe?.
Answer: A pressure-like feeling with 'heaviness' that is non-radiating.
◍ How many questions are on the midterm exam?.
Answer: 30 questions total.
◍ What is the significance of recent travel in Social History?.
Answer: It may provide context for health risks or exposures.
◍ What is one possible cause of client behaviors?.
Answer: Boredom due to lack of challenge.
◍ What does 'self-stimulation' refer to in therapy?.
Answer: Repetitive sensory behaviors that interfere with participation.
◍ What is the purpose of using visual supports in therapy?.
Answer: To establish routine and signal transitions.
◍ What does FR 1:5 mean in a lesson plan?.
Answer: Fixed Ratio: reinforce every 5th correct response.
◍ What is the purpose of assigning home practice?.
Answer: To reinforce skills targeted during therapy sessions.
◍ What does SOAP stand for in SOAP notes?.
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
◍ What adult medical illnesses should be documented in Past Medical
History?.
Answer: Hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hepatitis, HIV.
