NHS 111 Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
What are the different types of injury- Types of energies?
Correct Answer
Mechanical (Broken bones)
Thermal (Scold or frostbite)
Electrical (Electrocution from domestic or non- domestic source or struck by
lightening)
Chemical burn
Question 2
For persistent or recurrent symptoms:
Correct Answer
Get in touch with a local service for non- Urgent appointment - The problem at the
moment is SELF LIMITING BUT no treatment is required however if this problem
persists they must get in touch with their GP
Question 3
How do Inferred questions appear?
Correct Answer
In all capital letters
Question 4
What is sepsis?
Correct Answer
The body reaction to an infection causing the body to attack its own organs and
tissues
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,Question 5
What is a call report?
Correct Answer
All questions and answers positive and negative from the assessment.
Question 6
If told to contact a local service what does this cover?
Correct Answer
GP in hours
GP Out of hours
Walk in clinic
Urgent treatment centre
Question 7
What is non-trauma/ Illness?
Correct Answer
(Symptoms that arise in the body rather than from an external source) An illness is a
state in which a function or part of the body is no longer in a healthy condition, and
which is experienced by the patient. This can be caused by factors such as infection,
ageing, lifestyle or genetics.
Question 8
What is a body map area?
Correct Answer
Areas of the body to be clicked to access pathways
Question 9
Who is the NHS Pathways overseen by?
Correct Answer
The National Clinical Governance Group (NCGG)
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,Question 10
What is considered a Major Fall in an adult?
Correct Answer
5 Meters - Size of a double decker bus or gutters on a house
Question 11
What Are The 7 Reasons For 'Early Exit;?
Correct Answer
1. EMERGENCY - Unconscious, Fitting Or Choking
2. The phone line went dead
3. The ambulance crew arrived before the assessment has been completed
4. Transfer to a clinician
5. I have terminated the call or the caller has terminated the call
6. Triage Not Possible
7. The caller decided no further advice was needed
Question 12
What is a summary?
Correct Answer
A list of questions and answers which have significant answer from the assessment
Question 13
What must a pre-determined plan consist of to meet the criteria
Correct Answer
KFC
Known health issue
Firm plan set in place
Current symptoms
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, Question 14
Difference with ruling out and diagnosing?
Correct Answer
The system itself is not a diagnostic, what it does is rule out any potential diagnosis,
once a point has been reached where something cannot be ruled out, the
assessment ends and the person is referred to the appropriate level of care
Question 15
What are the dispositions 2 elements
Correct Answer
- Skill set ( Place/ person to send to)
- Time frame
Question 16
When in doubt...
Correct Answer
... Transfer out!
Question 17
If told to refer to a treatment centre what could this cover?
Correct Answer
- Walk in clinic
- Minor injuries unit
- Urgent treatment centre
Question 18
In House Dispositions
Correct Answer
- Speak to a clinician from our service immediately
- Speak to a clinician from our service within 30 mins
- Speak to a clinician from our service within 2 Hours
- Speak to a clinician from our service for home management advice
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Question 1
What are the different types of injury- Types of energies?
Correct Answer
Mechanical (Broken bones)
Thermal (Scold or frostbite)
Electrical (Electrocution from domestic or non- domestic source or struck by
lightening)
Chemical burn
Question 2
For persistent or recurrent symptoms:
Correct Answer
Get in touch with a local service for non- Urgent appointment - The problem at the
moment is SELF LIMITING BUT no treatment is required however if this problem
persists they must get in touch with their GP
Question 3
How do Inferred questions appear?
Correct Answer
In all capital letters
Question 4
What is sepsis?
Correct Answer
The body reaction to an infection causing the body to attack its own organs and
tissues
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,Question 5
What is a call report?
Correct Answer
All questions and answers positive and negative from the assessment.
Question 6
If told to contact a local service what does this cover?
Correct Answer
GP in hours
GP Out of hours
Walk in clinic
Urgent treatment centre
Question 7
What is non-trauma/ Illness?
Correct Answer
(Symptoms that arise in the body rather than from an external source) An illness is a
state in which a function or part of the body is no longer in a healthy condition, and
which is experienced by the patient. This can be caused by factors such as infection,
ageing, lifestyle or genetics.
Question 8
What is a body map area?
Correct Answer
Areas of the body to be clicked to access pathways
Question 9
Who is the NHS Pathways overseen by?
Correct Answer
The National Clinical Governance Group (NCGG)
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,Question 10
What is considered a Major Fall in an adult?
Correct Answer
5 Meters - Size of a double decker bus or gutters on a house
Question 11
What Are The 7 Reasons For 'Early Exit;?
Correct Answer
1. EMERGENCY - Unconscious, Fitting Or Choking
2. The phone line went dead
3. The ambulance crew arrived before the assessment has been completed
4. Transfer to a clinician
5. I have terminated the call or the caller has terminated the call
6. Triage Not Possible
7. The caller decided no further advice was needed
Question 12
What is a summary?
Correct Answer
A list of questions and answers which have significant answer from the assessment
Question 13
What must a pre-determined plan consist of to meet the criteria
Correct Answer
KFC
Known health issue
Firm plan set in place
Current symptoms
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, Question 14
Difference with ruling out and diagnosing?
Correct Answer
The system itself is not a diagnostic, what it does is rule out any potential diagnosis,
once a point has been reached where something cannot be ruled out, the
assessment ends and the person is referred to the appropriate level of care
Question 15
What are the dispositions 2 elements
Correct Answer
- Skill set ( Place/ person to send to)
- Time frame
Question 16
When in doubt...
Correct Answer
... Transfer out!
Question 17
If told to refer to a treatment centre what could this cover?
Correct Answer
- Walk in clinic
- Minor injuries unit
- Urgent treatment centre
Question 18
In House Dispositions
Correct Answer
- Speak to a clinician from our service immediately
- Speak to a clinician from our service within 30 mins
- Speak to a clinician from our service within 2 Hours
- Speak to a clinician from our service for home management advice
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