NHS Pathways 111 Revision
What is the priority when conduction a telephone assessment?—ANSWER-
-to establish if the patients condition is IMMEDIATELY life-threatening
how long does it take for cells to die after not receiving oxygen?—ANSWER-
-3-5 minutes
what are the three essential things to keep the body supplied with
oxygen?—ANSWER--Airway, Breathing and Circulation
What does 'AIRWAY' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--A clear airway
through which air, containing oxygen, can enter
What does 'BREATHING' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--Air enters the
lungs where oxygen passes into the body
What does 'CIRCULATION' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--A pumping
heart and enough blood to carry oxygen to the body.
, Anything blocking the passage of air can stop oxygen reaching the body,
what are the 2 reasons that could cause this?—ANSWER--Choking and
person is unconscious and tongue may flop back and block airway
What reasons can cause a person to stop breathing?—ANSWER--blocked
airway, heart attack, head/chest injury, drowning, severe allergy or
poisoning
True or false 'a person that stops breathing will become unconcious'—
ANSWER--true
what are signs that someone is not breathing?—ANSWER--skin may be
pale, grey or blue
chest not moving
no breathing sounds
what does the body need for circulation?—ANSWER--a pumping heart and
enough blood
what is shock?—ANSWER--a life-threatening condition when the
cardiovascular system fails and is unable to circulate enough oxygen
around the body.
what are signs of shock?—ANSWER--collapsed - weak/unable to stand
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What is the priority when conduction a telephone assessment?—ANSWER-
-to establish if the patients condition is IMMEDIATELY life-threatening
how long does it take for cells to die after not receiving oxygen?—ANSWER-
-3-5 minutes
what are the three essential things to keep the body supplied with
oxygen?—ANSWER--Airway, Breathing and Circulation
What does 'AIRWAY' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--A clear airway
through which air, containing oxygen, can enter
What does 'BREATHING' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--Air enters the
lungs where oxygen passes into the body
What does 'CIRCULATION' mean in regards to ABC—ANSWER--A pumping
heart and enough blood to carry oxygen to the body.
, Anything blocking the passage of air can stop oxygen reaching the body,
what are the 2 reasons that could cause this?—ANSWER--Choking and
person is unconscious and tongue may flop back and block airway
What reasons can cause a person to stop breathing?—ANSWER--blocked
airway, heart attack, head/chest injury, drowning, severe allergy or
poisoning
True or false 'a person that stops breathing will become unconcious'—
ANSWER--true
what are signs that someone is not breathing?—ANSWER--skin may be
pale, grey or blue
chest not moving
no breathing sounds
what does the body need for circulation?—ANSWER--a pumping heart and
enough blood
what is shock?—ANSWER--a life-threatening condition when the
cardiovascular system fails and is unable to circulate enough oxygen
around the body.
what are signs of shock?—ANSWER--collapsed - weak/unable to stand
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
