NHS Pathways DLP Questions and Answers 2022 LATEST UPDATE

How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die? ANS After 3-5 minutes What is shock? ANS 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 ANS Skin is cold & clammy Very weak Unable to stand up Pale skin (even blue or grey) What does AED stand for? ANS automated external defibrillator The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates? ANS 10% What is agonal breathing? ANS Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds How common is agonal breathing? ANS 40% of patients. What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal breathing? ANS It should be assumed that they are not breathing What is haemophilia? ANS 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? ANS Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness) What is the definition of chronic illness? ANS 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? ANS 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? ANS Use "other symptoms" pathway What is a MedicAlert? ANS Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them appropriately Define what is meant by Blunt injury? ANS The skin or other body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred What does an anticoagulant do? ANS Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop. What is a rigor and why does it occur? ANS 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? ANS 4-5 Litres List 3 injuries that are always treated as serious? ANS A fall from a height Major burns Being struck by lightening What is the most common cause of death in children? ANS Injuries What age group is most vulnerable to abuse? ANS Children under 1 (Neonate/Toddlers) What age related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures? ANS Thinning of bones, Loss of balance Instability Can you name a condition, which as well as making a pregnant woman unwell, can also harm the baby? ANS Exclampsia