Understanding SAMPLE in First Aid

What does the 'S' in the SAMPLE acronym stand for in first aid?

• Safety

• Signs and Symptoms

• Sugar

• Support

Which part of the SAMPLE acronym would you use to find out if a casualty is allergic to penicillin?

• Signs and Symptoms

• Allergies

• Medications

• Last Oral Intake

If you ask a casualty, "Are you currently taking any tablets or medicines?" which part of SAMPLE are you addressing?

• Past Medical History

• Events Leading Up

• Medications

• Signs and Symptoms

Why is it important to know the 'Last Oral Intake' when assessing a casualty?

• To check if they are hungry

• To know if they have eaten or drunk anything that could affect their condition or treatment

• To see if they like certain foods

• To find out their favourite drink

Which question would best help you find out about the 'Events Leading Up' to the incident?

• "Do you have any allergies?"

• "What were you doing before you started feeling unwell?"

• "Have you taken any medication today?"

• "When did you last eat or drink?"

A casualty tells you they have asthma and have had it since they were 5 years old. Which part of SAMPLE does this information belong to?

• Signs and Symptoms

• Allergies

• Past Medical History

• Events Leading Up

Which of the following is NOT part of the SAMPLE acronym?

• Signs and Symptoms

• Allergies

• Last Oral Intake

• Temperature

If a casualty is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath, which part of SAMPLE does this information relate to?

• Signs and Symptoms

• Allergies

• Medications

• Last Oral Intake

Why is it important to ask about a casualty’s past medical history?

• To find out their favourite sport

• To understand if they have any existing conditions that could affect their current situation

• To know what they had for breakfast

• To check if they have any pets

Which of the following is the correct order of the SAMPLE acronym?

• Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading Up

• Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Last Oral Intake, Past Medical History, Events Leading Up

• Signs and Symptoms, Medications, Allergies, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading Up

• Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Past Medical History, Medications, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading Up