Secondary Survey

Question 1

What does the S in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms
Signs are what you can see or feel, things you can observe yourself
Symptoms are things the patient can feel, but you cannot observe yourself

Question 2

What does the A in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 2

Allergies
Gather information about the patients allergies, specifically to medications or medical implements

Question 3

What does the M in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 3

Medication
Gather information about the patients possible medications, if they have used it, how often they should be using it, if they have it on their persons

Question 4

What does the P in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 4

Previous medical history
Gather information about previous but relavent medical conditions from the patient, if they have something that could have caused this event

Question 5

What does the L in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 5

Last meal
Ask about their last meal, what they had, when they had it, if they eat regularly, when they last drank

Question 6

What does the E in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 6

Event history
Gather the approximate history of the event, what exactly happened here, when it happened, why they think it could have happened

Question 7

When do you perform a secondary survey, after completing your primary survey?

Answer 7

If the patient is conscious and breathing, while treating any minor injuries/talking with them if there are none

Question 8

What is the point in performing a secondary survey?

Answer 8

You need the information to inform the emergency services, as it will aid in the patients care under them