NHS PATHWAYS DLP EXAMINATION TEST
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS UPDATED
◍ What causes the rash that can occur with certain types of
meningitis? Answer: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? Answer: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? Answer:The caller begins to choke.
◍ If a persons stool is black and like tar. Where is the bleeding likely
to be coming from? Answer:Upper digestive tract
◍ If a persons stool is red or maroon like colour. Where is the
bleeding most likely to be coming from? Answer:Lower digestive
tract
,◍ Describe the possible appearance of vomited blood? Answer:Bright
red, or have posts of dark brown bits resembling soil or coffee
grounds.
◍ If a person has injured their arm, there is a question within
pathways asking if the arm has become cold, pale or blue. What is this
question trying to rule out? Answer:If blood vessels have been
damaged.
◍ List 3 signs of wound infection Answer:Pain
Redness
Swelling
◍ List 2 factors that weaken immune system and may increase the
risk of infection Answer:HIV/AIDS
Conditions that a person is born with that affect the immune system
◍ What does insulin do? Answer:Helps move glucose from the
bloodstream into the cells for them to use as energy
◍ What is type 1 diabetes? Answer:pancreas produces little or no
insulin
◍ What is type 2 diabetes? Answer:insulin resistance
, ◍ What condition leads to unconsciousness more quickly?
Answer:Low blood sugar
Hypoglycaemia
◍ When would Glucagon be used? Answer:In case of a severe
hypoglycaemia attack
◍ Urine infections in pregnant women can cause what problem?
Answer:Early labour
◍ Name 3 symptoms of a urine infection? Answer:Stinging or
burning when passing urine
Blood in urine
Cloudy or smelly urine
◍ What is the cause of "shoulder tip" pain in relation to an ectopic
pregnancy? Answer:Causes by blood from a ruptured ectopic
pregnancy pressing on the diaphragm
◍ What might green and/or brown amniotic fluid indicate?
Answer:That the baby may be tired or in trouble
◍ List 3 symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection? Answer:Pain
when passing urine
Abdominal pain
Pain during sex
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS UPDATED
◍ What causes the rash that can occur with certain types of
meningitis? Answer: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? Answer: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? Answer:The caller begins to choke.
◍ If a persons stool is black and like tar. Where is the bleeding likely
to be coming from? Answer:Upper digestive tract
◍ If a persons stool is red or maroon like colour. Where is the
bleeding most likely to be coming from? Answer:Lower digestive
tract
,◍ Describe the possible appearance of vomited blood? Answer:Bright
red, or have posts of dark brown bits resembling soil or coffee
grounds.
◍ If a person has injured their arm, there is a question within
pathways asking if the arm has become cold, pale or blue. What is this
question trying to rule out? Answer:If blood vessels have been
damaged.
◍ List 3 signs of wound infection Answer:Pain
Redness
Swelling
◍ List 2 factors that weaken immune system and may increase the
risk of infection Answer:HIV/AIDS
Conditions that a person is born with that affect the immune system
◍ What does insulin do? Answer:Helps move glucose from the
bloodstream into the cells for them to use as energy
◍ What is type 1 diabetes? Answer:pancreas produces little or no
insulin
◍ What is type 2 diabetes? Answer:insulin resistance
, ◍ What condition leads to unconsciousness more quickly?
Answer:Low blood sugar
Hypoglycaemia
◍ When would Glucagon be used? Answer:In case of a severe
hypoglycaemia attack
◍ Urine infections in pregnant women can cause what problem?
Answer:Early labour
◍ Name 3 symptoms of a urine infection? Answer:Stinging or
burning when passing urine
Blood in urine
Cloudy or smelly urine
◍ What is the cause of "shoulder tip" pain in relation to an ectopic
pregnancy? Answer:Causes by blood from a ruptured ectopic
pregnancy pressing on the diaphragm
◍ What might green and/or brown amniotic fluid indicate?
Answer:That the baby may be tired or in trouble
◍ List 3 symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection? Answer:Pain
when passing urine
Abdominal pain
Pain during sex
