NHS Pathways DLP
How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?—ANSWER--
After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?—ANSWER--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—ANSWER--Skin is cold & clammy
Very weak
Unable to stand up
Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?—ANSWER--automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is
delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates?—ANSWER--10%
What is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--Barely breathing or taking
infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds
,How common is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is
displaying agonal breathing?—ANSWER--It should be assumed that they
are not breathing
What is haemophilia?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--Whether the
problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--Neonate - 0-1hour
Infant - 1 hour - 12 months
Toddler - 1 - 5 years
Child - 5 - 16 years
Adult - 16years and over
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, What do you use when someone's symptoms are very vague and there is no
specific pathway available?—ANSWER--Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?—ANSWER--Medical alert bracelet/pendant which
identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them
appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?—ANSWER--The skin or other body
surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred
What does an anticoagulant do?—ANSWER--Makes the blood less prone to
clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
What is a rigor and why does it occur?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--4-5 Litres
List 3 injuries that are always treated as serious?—ANSWER--A fall from a
height
Major burns
Being struck by lightening
How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?—ANSWER--
After 3-5 minutes
What is shock?—ANSWER--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—ANSWER--Skin is cold & clammy
Very weak
Unable to stand up
Pale skin (even blue or grey)
What does AED stand for?—ANSWER--automated external defibrillator
The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is
delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates?—ANSWER--10%
What is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--Barely breathing or taking
infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds
,How common is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--40% of patients.
What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is
displaying agonal breathing?—ANSWER--It should be assumed that they
are not breathing
What is haemophilia?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--Whether the
problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)
What is the definition of chronic illness?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--Neonate - 0-1hour
Infant - 1 hour - 12 months
Toddler - 1 - 5 years
Child - 5 - 16 years
Adult - 16years and over
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, What do you use when someone's symptoms are very vague and there is no
specific pathway available?—ANSWER--Use "other symptoms" pathway
What is a MedicAlert?—ANSWER--Medical alert bracelet/pendant which
identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them
appropriately
Define what is meant by Blunt injury?—ANSWER--The skin or other body
surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred
What does an anticoagulant do?—ANSWER--Makes the blood less prone to
clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
What is a rigor and why does it occur?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--4-5 Litres
List 3 injuries that are always treated as serious?—ANSWER--A fall from a
height
Major burns
Being struck by lightening
