What Is the Purpose of the Objective Section in SOAP

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the objective section in SOAP note documentation?

• A) It helps determine the level of pain the patient is experiencing.
• B) It provides interpretation of the data content.
• C) It helps determine how treatment is affecting function and if the patient is progressing.
• D) It develops the plan of care for treatment.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard hours worked and standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on a standard rate.