What does the SAMPLE history stand for?

• A. Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Meal/Drink, Events Leading Up.
• B. Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Last Name, Employment.
• C. Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Prior Medical History, Last Meal, Events After.
• D. Symptoms, Arrhythmias, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Meal, Event Type.

Answer: (A)

SAMPLE is a quick interview framework used in patient assessment to gather information that can affect care. The key idea is to cover what the patient is experiencing and what you can observe (Signs and Symptoms), any Allergies that might cause reactions to treatment, Medications they are taking, Past Medical History to flag chronic conditions, the Last Meal or Drink to assess procedure or aspiration risks, and the Events Leading Up to the situation to understand cause and timing.

This matches the option that lists Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Meal/Drink, and Events Leading Up. Other choices include items not part of the standard SAMPLE framework (like Last Name or Employment) or mix up the event timing (such as Events After) which aren’t used in the routine history.