NHS Pathways Assessment
When is a patient considered to be severally ill or in severe pain?—
ANSWER--When the illness/pain prevents the patient from:
- thinking about anything else
- doing anything else
What are some probing questions to ask in order to determine if the patient
is severely ill or in severe pain?—ANSWER--Have they been able to do their
normal activities?
What have they been able to do today?
What are they doing right now?
List the 5 different age groups on Pathways—ANSWER--Neonate : 0 - 1 hour
Infant: 1 hour to 12 months
Toddler: 1 year to 5 years
Child: 5 years to 16 years
, Adult: 16 years +
What are the two elements of a disposition?—ANSWER--The level of care
being provided
The timeframe
What are the 4 elements of worsening advise—ANSWER--Any NEW
SYMPTOMS
Anything gets WORSE
Anything CHANGES
Any other CONCERNS
Call back on 111
What is a complex call?—ANSWER--A call which is not straightforward and
is beyond the knowledge and experience of the health advisor handling the
call
What should the health advisor do if they have a complex call?—ANSWER--
Early exit - transfer to clinician - other(specify)
What is considered a major burn? (Module 0)—ANSWER--Covers large area
of torso, torso and limb etc
Area all around torso and limb
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When is a patient considered to be severally ill or in severe pain?—
ANSWER--When the illness/pain prevents the patient from:
- thinking about anything else
- doing anything else
What are some probing questions to ask in order to determine if the patient
is severely ill or in severe pain?—ANSWER--Have they been able to do their
normal activities?
What have they been able to do today?
What are they doing right now?
List the 5 different age groups on Pathways—ANSWER--Neonate : 0 - 1 hour
Infant: 1 hour to 12 months
Toddler: 1 year to 5 years
Child: 5 years to 16 years
, Adult: 16 years +
What are the two elements of a disposition?—ANSWER--The level of care
being provided
The timeframe
What are the 4 elements of worsening advise—ANSWER--Any NEW
SYMPTOMS
Anything gets WORSE
Anything CHANGES
Any other CONCERNS
Call back on 111
What is a complex call?—ANSWER--A call which is not straightforward and
is beyond the knowledge and experience of the health advisor handling the
call
What should the health advisor do if they have a complex call?—ANSWER--
Early exit - transfer to clinician - other(specify)
What is considered a major burn? (Module 0)—ANSWER--Covers large area
of torso, torso and limb etc
Area all around torso and limb
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
