NHS Pathways Distance Learning
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How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?—ANSWER--3-
5 minutes
What is shock?—ANSWER--The failure of the cardiovascular system to
keep enough blood circulating to vital organs. The skin will feel cold and
clammy to touch. The person will feel very weak and unable to stand up
List 3 features of shock—ANSWER--Cold skin, clammy, weakness unable
to stand
How can a burn lead to shock?—ANSWER--The inflammatory response to a
burn can cause fluid loss and a drop in blood pressure leading to shock
How much drop in survival rate is caused by each minute of CPR delay?—
ANSWER--10-12%
What is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--abnormal breathing pattern where
there are slow, sometimes noisy, irregular breaths that usually occur every
10-15 seconds
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How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die?—ANSWER--3-
5 minutes
What is shock?—ANSWER--The failure of the cardiovascular system to
keep enough blood circulating to vital organs. The skin will feel cold and
clammy to touch. The person will feel very weak and unable to stand up
List 3 features of shock—ANSWER--Cold skin, clammy, weakness unable
to stand
How can a burn lead to shock?—ANSWER--The inflammatory response to a
burn can cause fluid loss and a drop in blood pressure leading to shock
How much drop in survival rate is caused by each minute of CPR delay?—
ANSWER--10-12%
What is agonal breathing?—ANSWER--abnormal breathing pattern where
there are slow, sometimes noisy, irregular breaths that usually occur every
10-15 seconds
