NHS Pathways 111 Revision Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

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