NHS Pathways DLP:NHS Pathways DLP Questions & Answers : Latest Updated A Plus Score Solution

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