Medical, OB/GYNQuestion 68 of 100
The mnemonic SAMPLE is used to gather a patient's:
a.Vital signs
b.History (Signs/symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last intake, Events)
c.Burn percentage
d.Airway status
Explanation
SAMPLE stands for Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up. It provides a structured medical history for the patient.
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