NHS PATHWAYS DLP UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
There are questions within pathways system which try to establish whether someone has suffered
from cancer? Give 2 reasons why it might be important to find out whether someone has suffered
from cancer?
ANSWER
If they have a history of cancer it could reoccur with a new symptom. Easily prone to infections.
Question 2.
List 4 symptoms of a heart attack?
ANSWER
i. Chest pain
ii. Shortness of breath
iii. Overwhelming feeling of anxiety
iv. Weak & lightheaded
Question 3.
What is a disposition compromised of?
ANSWER
The type of care - skill set
Time frame
Question 4.
Why are women more prone to urine infections?
ANSWER
Women's urethra is shorter and opens nearer the back passage.
,Question 5.
What is type 2 diabetes?
ANSWER
insulin resistance
Question 6.
What is shock?
ANSWER
A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient blood flow
throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness
Question 7.
What age related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures?
ANSWER
Thinning of bones,
Loss of balance
Instability
Question 8.
List 2 factors that weaken immune system and may increase the risk of infection
ANSWER
i. HIV/AIDS
ii. Conditions that a person is born with that affect the immune system
Question 9.
What is AAA?
ANSWER
abdominal aortic aneurysm
, Question 10.
What can trigger angina in a person with heart disease?
ANSWER
Exertion
During times of stress
Cold weather
Question 11.
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy does not always indicate a miscarriage. True or false?
ANSWER
True
Question 12.
What is the most common cause of death in children?
ANSWER
Injuries
Question 13.
What does an anticoagulant do?
ANSWER
Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
Question 14.
Is the following statement true or false? A headache in late pregnancy can be a very serious signs and
needs urgent assessment.
ANSWER
True. A headache in late pregnancy can be a sign of pre-eclampsia which can be life
threatening for both the mother and baby.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
There are questions within pathways system which try to establish whether someone has suffered
from cancer? Give 2 reasons why it might be important to find out whether someone has suffered
from cancer?
ANSWER
If they have a history of cancer it could reoccur with a new symptom. Easily prone to infections.
Question 2.
List 4 symptoms of a heart attack?
ANSWER
i. Chest pain
ii. Shortness of breath
iii. Overwhelming feeling of anxiety
iv. Weak & lightheaded
Question 3.
What is a disposition compromised of?
ANSWER
The type of care - skill set
Time frame
Question 4.
Why are women more prone to urine infections?
ANSWER
Women's urethra is shorter and opens nearer the back passage.
,Question 5.
What is type 2 diabetes?
ANSWER
insulin resistance
Question 6.
What is shock?
ANSWER
A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient blood flow
throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness
Question 7.
What age related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures?
ANSWER
Thinning of bones,
Loss of balance
Instability
Question 8.
List 2 factors that weaken immune system and may increase the risk of infection
ANSWER
i. HIV/AIDS
ii. Conditions that a person is born with that affect the immune system
Question 9.
What is AAA?
ANSWER
abdominal aortic aneurysm
, Question 10.
What can trigger angina in a person with heart disease?
ANSWER
Exertion
During times of stress
Cold weather
Question 11.
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy does not always indicate a miscarriage. True or false?
ANSWER
True
Question 12.
What is the most common cause of death in children?
ANSWER
Injuries
Question 13.
What does an anticoagulant do?
ANSWER
Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.
Question 14.
Is the following statement true or false? A headache in late pregnancy can be a very serious signs and
needs urgent assessment.
ANSWER
True. A headache in late pregnancy can be a sign of pre-eclampsia which can be life
threatening for both the mother and baby.
