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
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
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