Practice question

What does 'SAMPLE' history stand for in basic emergency medical assessment?

  1. Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury
  2. Scene, Assessment, Medical, Pulse, Location, Emergency
  3. Symptoms, Age, Medical, Pressure, Level of consciousness, Evaluation
  4. Scene, Airway, Medical, Protocols, Last contact, Emergency

Answer: A — Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

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