Which term corresponds to factual data without personal interpretation?

• A. Prejudice
• B. Subjective information
• C. Medical terminology
• D. Objective information

Answer: (D)

Understanding the difference between objective and subjective data helps here. Objective information is based on observable facts and measurements—things you can see, hear, or measure, such as vital signs, test results, or a physical exam finding. It isn’t shaped by personal opinions or feelings, which is why it’s the best fit for “factual data without personal interpretation.” In contrast, subjective information comes from the patient’s own descriptions of their experience, like pain level or how tired they feel, and it involves personal interpretation. Prejudice reflects bias or preconceived judgments, medical terminology is specialized language, and those don’t describe data that’s purely factual and observable. For example, a blood pressure of 120/80 is objective data, while a patient saying the pain feels like a 9 out of 10 is subjective.