Which term means factual data without personal interpretation?

• A. Subjective information
• B. Objective information
• C. Prejudice
• D. Stereotyping

Answer: (B)

Objective information is factual data you can verify through measurement or observation, without being colored by personal feelings or interpretation. In health care, this includes numbers and findings such as vital signs (for example, a blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg or a heart rate of 72 bpm), lab results, imaging findings, and objective patient data like age or height. This contrasts with subjective information, which comes from the patient’s own experiences and cannot be measured exactly by others, such as pain level or dizziness. Prejudice and stereotyping refer to biases rather than data and aren’t used to describe factual measurements. Objective information provides a stable, verifiable basis for clinical decisions and clear communication.