Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
When do you use SAMPLE?
A
Gathering history/background
2
Q
Sample
A
Signs and symptoms
3
Q
sAmple
A
Allergies
4
Q
saMple
A
Medication
5
Q
samPle
A
Past medical history
6
Q
sampLe
A
Last oral intake
7
Q
samplE
A
Events leading up to incident
8
Q
When to use SOCTRATES
A
Gathering details regarding pain
9
Q
Socrates
A
Site (location of pain)
10
Q
sOcrates
A
Onset (what were you doing when the pain started?)
11
Q
soCrates
A
Character (what does it feel like?)
12
Q
socRates
A
Radiate (is the pain spreading)
13
Q
socrAtes
A
Associated symptoms (symptoms as a result of an accident)
14
Q
socraTes
A
Time (when did it start and how long has it been going on for?)
15
Q
socratEs
A
Exacerbating pain (what has been helping the pain?)
