NHS PATHWAYS TEST WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
What is the definition of NHS Pathways - correct answer- NHS Pathways does not
diagnose, it rules out, once a point is reached where it can no longer rule it out, the
assessment ends and the person is referred to the relevant level of care.
Neonate - correct answer- Just born - one hour old
Infant - correct answer- 1 hour - 12 months
Toddler - correct answer- 1 - years
Child - correct answer- 5 - 16 years
Adult - correct answer- 16+ years
What is Module 0? - correct answer- It is used by Call Handlers
It immediately identifies threat to life
It is where basic but vital care advice is collected
It defines whether it is Trauma or Non-Trauma related
What is Module 1? - correct answer- It is used by Call Handlers
It is a large database of age and gender specific pathways
It is where extensive care advice is available
What is Module 2? - correct answer- It is used by clinicians
It is a smaller database of age and gender specific pathways
It picks up where the Call Handler left off validating the call
It has a bank of home care advice
Illness vs Injury - correct answer- If the injury is older than 7 days NHS Pathways will
assess as an illness. This is due to after effects, such as risk of infection.
Injury - correct answer- Mechanical - The energy associated with movement e.g.,
Broken bone due to car crash
Thermal - Heat damage from Boiling Water e.g., Burn from Boiling Water/Sun Lamp
Electrical - Electrical Source (Electrocution) e.g., Electrocution from live wires
, Chemical - Chemical burn to the skin e.g., Acid burn to the skin
Illness - correct answer- Genetics = Haemophilia - genetic illness
Ageing = Dementia - Arthritis - Age Illness
Infection = Bacteria - Virus - Infection
Lifestyle = Drinking - Smoking - Lifestyle illness
Blunt Injury - correct answer- Where the skin or any other body surface has not been
broken
Penetrating Injury - correct answer- Where the skin or any other body surface has been
broken
Significant Blood Loss - correct answer- Adults = 1 mug - 2 hours
Child = 1/2 mug, 30 minutes
Toddlers = 1/4 mug, 30 minutes
Infants = Egg cup, 30 minutes
Major Blood Loss - correct answer- Adults = 2 mugs, 2 hours
Child = 1 mug, 30 minutes
Toddler = 1/2 mug, 30 minutes
Infant = 1/4, 30 minutes
Compensation - correct answer- The term compensation means the maintenance of
blood pressure despite blood loss. If only a small amount of blood is lost, either
internally or externally, the body needs to do very little in order to compensate to make
up for the loss. However, if a larger amount is lost, the body will need to do more in
order to try to ensure adequate circulation around the body. This may include the
diversion of blood away from the skin to major organs, such as the brain.
What is Shock? - correct answer- A life threatening condition that occurs when
cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to circulate adequate
oxygen around the body.
Other Symptoms - correct answer- This Pathway is used when there is no other
symptom specific pathway that can be used.
Triage Not Possible - correct answer- For situations where a person was completely
unable to answer your questions.
Triage Not Possible Options - correct answer- Contact is about a dead or dying person
Contact is a child and unable to answer questions
Contact is a remote observer
Person is on fire
Other
ANSWERS
What is the definition of NHS Pathways - correct answer- NHS Pathways does not
diagnose, it rules out, once a point is reached where it can no longer rule it out, the
assessment ends and the person is referred to the relevant level of care.
Neonate - correct answer- Just born - one hour old
Infant - correct answer- 1 hour - 12 months
Toddler - correct answer- 1 - years
Child - correct answer- 5 - 16 years
Adult - correct answer- 16+ years
What is Module 0? - correct answer- It is used by Call Handlers
It immediately identifies threat to life
It is where basic but vital care advice is collected
It defines whether it is Trauma or Non-Trauma related
What is Module 1? - correct answer- It is used by Call Handlers
It is a large database of age and gender specific pathways
It is where extensive care advice is available
What is Module 2? - correct answer- It is used by clinicians
It is a smaller database of age and gender specific pathways
It picks up where the Call Handler left off validating the call
It has a bank of home care advice
Illness vs Injury - correct answer- If the injury is older than 7 days NHS Pathways will
assess as an illness. This is due to after effects, such as risk of infection.
Injury - correct answer- Mechanical - The energy associated with movement e.g.,
Broken bone due to car crash
Thermal - Heat damage from Boiling Water e.g., Burn from Boiling Water/Sun Lamp
Electrical - Electrical Source (Electrocution) e.g., Electrocution from live wires
, Chemical - Chemical burn to the skin e.g., Acid burn to the skin
Illness - correct answer- Genetics = Haemophilia - genetic illness
Ageing = Dementia - Arthritis - Age Illness
Infection = Bacteria - Virus - Infection
Lifestyle = Drinking - Smoking - Lifestyle illness
Blunt Injury - correct answer- Where the skin or any other body surface has not been
broken
Penetrating Injury - correct answer- Where the skin or any other body surface has been
broken
Significant Blood Loss - correct answer- Adults = 1 mug - 2 hours
Child = 1/2 mug, 30 minutes
Toddlers = 1/4 mug, 30 minutes
Infants = Egg cup, 30 minutes
Major Blood Loss - correct answer- Adults = 2 mugs, 2 hours
Child = 1 mug, 30 minutes
Toddler = 1/2 mug, 30 minutes
Infant = 1/4, 30 minutes
Compensation - correct answer- The term compensation means the maintenance of
blood pressure despite blood loss. If only a small amount of blood is lost, either
internally or externally, the body needs to do very little in order to compensate to make
up for the loss. However, if a larger amount is lost, the body will need to do more in
order to try to ensure adequate circulation around the body. This may include the
diversion of blood away from the skin to major organs, such as the brain.
What is Shock? - correct answer- A life threatening condition that occurs when
cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to circulate adequate
oxygen around the body.
Other Symptoms - correct answer- This Pathway is used when there is no other
symptom specific pathway that can be used.
Triage Not Possible - correct answer- For situations where a person was completely
unable to answer your questions.
Triage Not Possible Options - correct answer- Contact is about a dead or dying person
Contact is a child and unable to answer questions
Contact is a remote observer
Person is on fire
Other
