NHS Pathways DLP Questions And Answers

NHS Pathways DLP Questions And Answers

How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die? - After 3-5 minutes

What is shock? - 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 - Skin is cold & clammy Very weak Unable to stand up Pale skin (even blue or grey)

What does AED stand for? - automated external defibrillator

The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates? - 10%

What is agonal breathing? - Barely breathing or taking infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds

How common is agonal breathing? - 40% of patients.

What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is displaying agonal breathing? - It should be assumed that they are not breathing

What is haemophilia? - 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? - Whether the problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)

What is the definition of chronic illness? - 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?

• 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? - Use "other symptoms" pathway

What is a MedicAlert? - Medical alert bracelet/pendant which identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat them appropriately

Define what is meant by Blunt injury? - The skin or other body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred

What does an anticoagulant do? - Makes the blood less prone to clotting and causes blood to take longer to stop.

What is a rigor and why does it occur? - 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? - 4-5 Litres

List 3 injuries that are always treated as serious? - A fall from a height Major burns Being struck by lightening

What is the most common cause of death in children? - Injuries

What age group is most vulnerable to abuse? - Children under 1 (Neonate/Toddlers)

What age related factor makes elderly people more prone to bone fractures? - 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? - Exclampsia

What proportion of people will suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their life? - 1 in 4

How are mental health disorders broadly categorised? - Common & Severe mental health disorders

Describe the term bipolar disorder? - Manic depression, experiences severe mood swings, From high active episodes to very low depressed periods

Describe the term dementia? - Dementia is a progressive and largely irreversible condition that involves widespread damage to the mental functioning of the brain causing memory loss.

Describe the term post-traumatic stress disorder? - Affecting individuals who have experienced traumatic experiences and it affects there day to day activities and mental health.

Describe the term psychosis? - Loss of touch with reality, may include hearing voices, seeing something that no one else sees, holding unusual personally derived beliefs and experience changes in perception.

Describe the term schizophrenia? - A chronic brain disorder when active symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech, trouble with thinking & lack of motivation

What is the name for a type of tumor that doesn't spread to other parts of the body? - Benign

What is the name for a type of tumor that can spread to other parts of your body? - Cancer

What is meant by the term compensation in relation to blood loss? - Various complex mechanisms in the body come into effect which help try and make up or compensate for the blood loss

If a large volume of blood is lost over a short period of time, the body may find it impossible to compensate and situation may become life threatening. -

Define what is meant by the term palpitations? - The sensation of the heart beating irregularly or more rapidly or forcefully than it should. ( beating slowly or different than normal )

What causes angina? - Lack of oxygen reaching the heart muscle because of poor blood flow.

How might people describe angina? - A feeling of heaviness, pressure, tightness pain in the chest. May affect arms, neck, jaw, face, back or abdomen.

What can trigger angina in a person with heart disease? - Exertion During times of stress Cold weather

List 4 symptoms of a heart attack? - Chest pain Shortness of breath Overwhelming feeling of anxiety Weak & lightheaded

What is an aneurysm? - Buldging, weakened area in an artery wall.

Where do aneurysms most commonly occur? - The aorta and the arteries in the brain.

Name a genetic condition that can increase the likelihood of an aneurysm? - Marfans Syndrome

List 4 symptoms of a burst aneurysm? - Shock Extreme constant and sudden pain Nausea or vomiting Sense that something is wrong

List 2 signs of impaired/reduced consciousness? - Uncoordinated Drowsy and confused

How does impaired consciousness threatens a persons airway? - Lack of muscle control allows the tongue to fall back blocking the airway

Name 3 factors that can cause fits - Epilepsy Head injuries High fever

How is vertigo defined? - Specific medical term used to describe the sensation of spinning or having the room spinning about you

List 4 possible signs of meningitis in a baby? - Fever Very sleepy Very cold hands/feet Pale and blotchy skin

What causes the rash that can occur with certain types of meningitis? - Meningococcal bacteria multiply rapidly in the bloodstream, they begin to release endotoxins from their outer coating. The bodies natural defences have little effect on these poisons and eventually blood vessels become damaged causing blood to leak into the tissues under skin.

List 4 symptoms of a stroke? - New difficulty speaking New confusion Weakness of arm/leg Numbness or tingling feeling

How can you tell if someone has a complete blockage of their airway? - The caller begins to choke.

If a persons stool is black and like tar. Where is the bleeding likely to be coming from? - Upper digestive tract

If a persons stool is red or maroon like colour. Where is the bleeding most likely to be coming from? - Lower digestive tract