NHS Pathways DLP Questions and Answers 2022

NHS Pathways DLP Questions and Answers 2022 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