NHS Pathways DLP Questions & Answers
How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?(Ans - After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?(Ans - Life-threatening condition that occurs when the cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to circulate adequate amounts of oxygen around the body.
List the features of shock (Ans – Skin is cold & clammy Very weak Unable to stand up Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?(Ans - automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates?(Ans - 10%
What is agonal breathing?(Ans - Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds 1 / 3
How common is agonal breathing?(Ans - 40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal breathing?(Ans - It should be assumed that they are not breathing
What is haemophilia?(Ans - Hemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.
What piece of information is collected in module 0 that influences the pathways you can choose at the body map?(Ans - Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?(Ans - A condition that persists over a long period of time. Symptoms appear gradually and get worse despite treatment and change very slowly
What are the 5 age groups within the system and what age range does each of these cover?(Ans
- Neonate - 0-1hour
Infant - 1 hour - 12 months Toddler - 1 - 5 years Child - 5 - 16 years 2 / 3
Adult - 16years and over
What do you use when someone's symptoms are very vague and there is no specific pathway available?(Ans - Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?(Ans - Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?(Ans - The skin or other body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred
What does an anticoagulant do?(Ans - Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
What is a rigor and why does it occur?(Ans - Violent shivering that occurs with a fever. Because the body's muscles are shivering very hard in an attempt to raise body temperature to the new level set by the thermostat.
In litres, what is blood volume in a typical adult?(Ans - 4-5 Litres
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