More Pathways Revision Flashcards
List 3 signs a baby is in respiratory arrest
Chest and upper abdomen being sucked in with every breath, head bobs with effort
Grunting noises when breathing
Unable to speak a single word or cry
Is upper back pain dealt with before or after the body map?
Before
What level of blood sugar is classed as hypoglycaemia within the system?
Below 4 mmols/l
What is meant by the term severe illness?
Patient is so ill they are unable to do any of their normal activities
What is meant by ‘a pathway’?
A flow chart used to access a patients problem, which is presented in a clear, user friendly way to the system user
What is interim care advice?
Advice to help the caller or patient manage their problem until further assessment and/or care is received
Home management can only be given by non clinical call handlers when?
For cold and flu symptoms only
For females the system may ask if there is a chance they are pregnant between what ages?
11-55
When 3 things would indicate the caller has a predetermined management plan?
Known health condition
Firm plan in place
Current symptoms
What set of care advice will always be present within selected topics?
Worsening advice
Why is worsening advice so important?
Informs the caller what to do if their symptoms deteriorate, puts the responsibility back on the caller
Which body map area would you select if you need to access the cough pathway?
Chest
Describe the rash that occurs with sepsis.
Red/blue/purple/brown spots that can also resemble blood blisters. Bleeding or bruising under the skin
List 2 signs a child may be confused
May not know who or where they are
May not know what time or day it is when asked
When is a caller considered a repeat caller?
When they have called more than 3 times in 4 days about the same problem
