S
What does the “S” in SOAP stand for?
Subjective
Which of the following is objective: heart rate or nausea?
Heart rate
What does BP measure?
Force of blood against artery walls
True or False: Mild discomfort with normal vitals always requires emergency escalation.
false
Patient says: “My chest hurts.” What is your FIRST step?
Ask clarifying questions
Which belongs in S: blood pressure or pain description?
Pain description
Blood pressure 170/100 belongs in which SOAP section?
Objective
Which number is systolic: the top or bottom?
top
Name one red flag symptom with chest pain.
Fainting, sweating, severe pain, trouble breathing
Patient has chest pain 7/10 but normal vitals. What should you still do?
Continue evaluation and inform physician
A patient says “My chest hurts for 2 hours, 8/10.” Which part of SOAP does this go under?
Subjective
Name 3 vital signs commonly measured in clinic.
BP, HR, RR, Temp (any 3)
Is 120/80 normal, high, or low?
Normal
Chest pain radiating to the left arm is considered what type of concern?
Cardiac concern
You forgot to ask duration. Why is this a problem?
Can’t assess urgency or progression
Name two important questions you should ask to clarify chest pain.
Duration, severity, radiation, quality (any 2)
A patient “looks pale and sweaty.” Is that subjective or objective?
Objective
Is 170/100 concerning in a patient with chest pain?
Yes
If a patient faints during evaluation, what is your immediate action?
Get physician / escalate immediately
You have 30 seconds to present this patient to a physician.
What 4 key elements must you include?
Chief complaint, duration/severity, vital signs, level of concern
Why is asking severity (1–10) important in clinical decision-making?
Helps assess urgency and track changes
Why are vitals important when evaluating chest pain?
They help determine stability and urgency
If BP is extremely low and patient feels dizzy, what should you consider?
escalate to physician
Why is recognizing red flags more important than knowing exact diagnoses on brigade?
Because safety and escalation matter more than diagnosing
What is more important in clinic: knowing every disease OR communicating clear information quickly
Clear communication