paisa

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1. RPN vs PLN

   paisa posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, I live in Canada and will like to know what is the difference between an RPN (registered practical nurse) and an LPN?

2. vitamin deficiency

   paisa posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, Myfriends and I disagree on this question: A thin person who is also an alcoholic is at risk of which vitamin deficiency? a)A b)B6 c)B12 d)C Any idea? Thanks in advance.

3. ulcers

   paisa replied to paisa's topic in Student Assist

   thanks for a very helpful and interesting answer.

4. wet-damp dressings

   paisa posted a topic in International

   here is a question us students here can't seem to agree on: why do you apply a wet-damp dressing to a wound? a)to protect against infection b)to promote circulation c)for debridement d)to promote healing Thanks in advance.

5. ulcers

   paisa replied to paisa's topic in Student Assist

   thanks for your help. and.................yes there are no silly questions if you don't know the answer. better safe than sorry, specially in our proffession.

6. ulcers

   paisa replied to paisa's topic in Student Assist

   Okay, but isn't the comatosed patient bedridden too? Can a comatosed pt move, sit and have sensation? That's why I chose that answer.

7. spinal injury

   paisa posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone this is another question I seem to disagree with my colleagues:Patient had a spinal cord injury. What is the most appropriate action to do when checking the patient? a)check level of consciousness b)check their blood pressure c)check the ...

8. ulcers

   paisa posted a topic in Student Assist

   this is my question and choices: who is at most risk for pressure ulcers? a)22 year old comatose patient? b)8 month old baby? c)92 year old bedridden patient? my colleagues say a...but I say c, because of the loss of skin elasticity change due to age...

9. sublingual meds.

   paisa posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone, this is my first post, so please bare with me.I have this question: You gave your patient ativan via sublingual. What will you tell the patient to do after giving the drug? a)wait a couple of minutes before drinking or eating b)take the ...