SAMPLE Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

What does SAMPLE stand for

A

Symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
last oral intake
events

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2
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When is SAMPLE used

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to take detail patient history
This is shouldn’t be done until after patient’s life threatening illnesses identified and therapy initiated

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3
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symptoms

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Ask patient what their symptoms are

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4
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Allergies

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Are they allergic to anything
What happens when you take Something you are allergic to

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Medication

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what are you taking the medication for
when did you last take medication

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6
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Past medical history

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have you had this presenting problem before
Do you have any other medical problems

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Last oral intake

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when did you last eat or drink
what did you eat or drink

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8
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Events

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how did you get hurt/ what led to this problem

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