NHS Pathways DLP Questions and Answers
How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?
After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?
Life-threatening condition that occurs when the cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to circulate adequate amounts of oxygen around the...
NHS Pathways DLP Questions and Answers
How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?
After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?
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
Skin is cold & clammy
Very weak
Unable to stand up
Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?
automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed
there is a ? reduction in survival rates?
10%
What is agonal breathing?
Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-
15 seconds
How common is agonal breathing?
40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is
displaying agonal breathing?
It should be assumed that they are not breathing
What is haemophilia?
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?
Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?
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?
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?
Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?
, Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare
professionals treat them appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?
The skin or other body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred
What does an anticoagulant do?
Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
What is a rigor and why does it occur?
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?
4-5 Litres
List 3 injuries that are always treated as serious?
A fall from a height
Major burns
Being struck by lightening
What is the most common cause of death in children?
Injuries
What age group is most vulnerable to abuse?
Children under 1 (Neonate/Toddlers)
What age related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures?
Thinning of bones,
Loss of balance
Instability
Can you name a condition, which as well as making a pregnant woman unwell,
can also harm the baby?
Exclampsia
What proportion of people will suffer from a mental health disorder at some point
in their life?
1 in 4
How are mental health disorders broadly categorised?
Common & Severe mental health disorders
Describe the term bipolar disorder?
Manic depression, experiences severe mood swings, From high active episodes to very
low depressed periods
Describe the term dementia?
Dementia is a progressive and largely irreversible condition that involves widespread
damage to the mental functioning of the brain causing memory loss.
Describe the term post-traumatic stress disorder?
Affecting individuals who have experienced traumatic experiences and it affects there
day to day activities and mental health.
Describe the term psychosis?
Loss of touch with reality, may include hearing voices, seeing something that no one
else sees, holding unusual personally derived beliefs and experience changes in
perception.
Describe the term schizophrenia?
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