NHS Pathways DLP Questions & Answers 2026 | High-Yield
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1. A nurse performing a skin assessment uses the back of the hand to feel the
client's skin on both arms and notes that the skin is warm. What does the nurse
determine?
The client has a fever
The client needs to have the blanket removed
The skin temperature is normal
The client needs to drink additional fluids
2. Describe the role of an AED in emergency medical situations.
An AED is used to restore normal heart rhythm in individuals
experiencing cardiac arrest.
An AED is used to monitor blood pressure in patients.
An AED is used to perform CPR on patients.
An AED is used to administer medication during a medical emergency.
3. If a patient in an adrenal crisis presents with low blood pressure and
confusion, what immediate action should be taken?
Increase fluid intake and wait for symptoms to resolve.
Perform CPR immediately without assessing the situation.
Administer intravenous hydrocortisone and monitor vital signs.
Provide high-sugar snacks to raise blood pressure.
,4. What is the recommended action if there is uncertainty about a person's
breathing status during a collapse?
Call for emergency medical assistance immediately.
Wait for the person to regain consciousness.
Check for a pulse for at least one minute.
Administer CPR without hesitation.
5. What is one critical reason for identifying if a patient has diabetes?
To determine their blood type.
To manage their blood sugar levels effectively.
To assess their cholesterol levels.
To evaluate their kidney function.
6. Miss A had a recent positive pregnancy test. Over the last two days, she has
had some mild vaginal spotting. However today it has got worse, as well as
having abdominal pain, feeling lightheaded and now complaining of shoulder
tip pain. She is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy after some
investigation. The shoulder tip pain is an example of which type of pain?
Referred pain
Neuroplastic
Radicular pain
Chronic pain
Nociceptive pain
7. What is one consequence of the overuse of antibiotics?
Decreased immune response
, Shortened lifespan
Increased infection rates
Antibiotic resistance
8. Describe the significance of shoulder tip pain in the context of an ectopic
pregnancy diagnosis.
Shoulder tip pain is unrelated to ectopic pregnancies and indicates a
musculoskeletal issue.
Shoulder tip pain can indicate internal bleeding or irritation of the
diaphragm due to an ectopic pregnancy.
Shoulder tip pain is a common symptom of a healthy pregnancy.
Shoulder tip pain is primarily caused by anxiety in pregnant women.
9. What term is used to describe a tumor that remains localized and does not
metastasize?
Carcinogenic
Metastatic
Benign
Malignant
10. Describe the role of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels in ensuring
adequate oxygen supply to the body.
The lungs filter out carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the
bloodstream.
The heart and lungs work independently to supply oxygen to the
body.
, The heart pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs through the
blood vessels to the rest of the body.
The blood vessels store oxygen until it is needed by the cells.
11. What is the full form of the acronym AED in a medical context?
Advanced Emergency Device
Automated External Defibrillator
Automated Emergency Device
Advanced External Defibrillator
12. Why is it crucial to call for emergency medical assistance if there is doubt
about agonal breathing?
It prevents unnecessary panic among bystanders.
It gives the rescuer time to perform CPR without interruption.
It allows time for the person to recover on their own.
Calling for emergency medical assistance ensures that professional
help is on the way while the situation is assessed.
13. Describe why maintaining a normal body temperature is crucial for human
health.
Maintaining a normal body temperature is only important for physical
activity.
Maintaining a normal body temperature is only relevant in extreme
weather conditions.
Maintaining a normal body temperature has no significant impact on
health.
Review | Graded A+
1. A nurse performing a skin assessment uses the back of the hand to feel the
client's skin on both arms and notes that the skin is warm. What does the nurse
determine?
The client has a fever
The client needs to have the blanket removed
The skin temperature is normal
The client needs to drink additional fluids
2. Describe the role of an AED in emergency medical situations.
An AED is used to restore normal heart rhythm in individuals
experiencing cardiac arrest.
An AED is used to monitor blood pressure in patients.
An AED is used to perform CPR on patients.
An AED is used to administer medication during a medical emergency.
3. If a patient in an adrenal crisis presents with low blood pressure and
confusion, what immediate action should be taken?
Increase fluid intake and wait for symptoms to resolve.
Perform CPR immediately without assessing the situation.
Administer intravenous hydrocortisone and monitor vital signs.
Provide high-sugar snacks to raise blood pressure.
,4. What is the recommended action if there is uncertainty about a person's
breathing status during a collapse?
Call for emergency medical assistance immediately.
Wait for the person to regain consciousness.
Check for a pulse for at least one minute.
Administer CPR without hesitation.
5. What is one critical reason for identifying if a patient has diabetes?
To determine their blood type.
To manage their blood sugar levels effectively.
To assess their cholesterol levels.
To evaluate their kidney function.
6. Miss A had a recent positive pregnancy test. Over the last two days, she has
had some mild vaginal spotting. However today it has got worse, as well as
having abdominal pain, feeling lightheaded and now complaining of shoulder
tip pain. She is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy after some
investigation. The shoulder tip pain is an example of which type of pain?
Referred pain
Neuroplastic
Radicular pain
Chronic pain
Nociceptive pain
7. What is one consequence of the overuse of antibiotics?
Decreased immune response
, Shortened lifespan
Increased infection rates
Antibiotic resistance
8. Describe the significance of shoulder tip pain in the context of an ectopic
pregnancy diagnosis.
Shoulder tip pain is unrelated to ectopic pregnancies and indicates a
musculoskeletal issue.
Shoulder tip pain can indicate internal bleeding or irritation of the
diaphragm due to an ectopic pregnancy.
Shoulder tip pain is a common symptom of a healthy pregnancy.
Shoulder tip pain is primarily caused by anxiety in pregnant women.
9. What term is used to describe a tumor that remains localized and does not
metastasize?
Carcinogenic
Metastatic
Benign
Malignant
10. Describe the role of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels in ensuring
adequate oxygen supply to the body.
The lungs filter out carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the
bloodstream.
The heart and lungs work independently to supply oxygen to the
body.
, The heart pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs through the
blood vessels to the rest of the body.
The blood vessels store oxygen until it is needed by the cells.
11. What is the full form of the acronym AED in a medical context?
Advanced Emergency Device
Automated External Defibrillator
Automated Emergency Device
Advanced External Defibrillator
12. Why is it crucial to call for emergency medical assistance if there is doubt
about agonal breathing?
It prevents unnecessary panic among bystanders.
It gives the rescuer time to perform CPR without interruption.
It allows time for the person to recover on their own.
Calling for emergency medical assistance ensures that professional
help is on the way while the situation is assessed.
13. Describe why maintaining a normal body temperature is crucial for human
health.
Maintaining a normal body temperature is only important for physical
activity.
Maintaining a normal body temperature is only relevant in extreme
weather conditions.
Maintaining a normal body temperature has no significant impact on
health.
