PTA Writing and Grammar 2

Question 1

In a SOAP note, which section documents the patient's subjective complaints and symptoms as reported by the patient?

Accepted Answer

S (Subjective)

Answer

The S (Subjective) section records what the patient reports about their own condition, symptoms, and concerns.

Question 2

Which sentence uses active voice correctly?

Accepted Answer

The patient performed the exercises.

Answer

Active voice places the subject (patient) before the verb (performed), making the sentence more direct and clear.

Question 3

Which punctuation correctly completes: 'The patient reported three symptoms___ pain, swelling, and stiffness'?

Accepted Answer

colon

Answer

A colon is used to introduce a list or explanation that follows an independent clause.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

The patient improved, therapy was effective.

Answer

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma instead of a conjunction or semicolon.

Question 5

A clinical note reads: 'The patients records were updated.' What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

Change 'patients' to 'patient's'

Answer

A possessive apostrophe (patient's) is required to show the records belong to the patient.

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